Ростов-на-Дону. Краткая история

Эдуард Михальков

Эта книга представляет собой лаконичный и доступный обзор истории Ростова-на-Дону с момента основания города в 1749 году до настоящего времени. В краткой и живой форме автор рассказывает об основных вехах становления и развития города как крупнейшего политического, экономического и культурного центра России. Книга адресована самой широкой аудитории читателей, интересующихся историей.

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Rostov on Don is one of the oldest cities in Russia. Its history counts many significant events that led to its development and becoming an important center of the south of the country.

Founding of the city (1749)

An important date in the history of Rostov on the Don is 1749, when the Azov fortress was established at the confluence of the Don and Lower Don rivers. This event is considered the beginning of the formation of the city.

In the second half of the 18th century, the Rostov fortress was renamed Rostov-on-Don, and it began to play an important role in the defense of the southern borders of the Russian Empire.

In 1806 Rostov became a district town of Voronezh province.

In 1809 the first regular street in the city — Bolshaya Sadovaya Street (now Bolshaya Sadovaya Street) was founded.

In 1811 the first dosselets Merchant Chamber started functioning in Rostov.

In 1846 Rostov became a city of Voronezh province.

In 1861 a railroad connection with Central Russia was opened, which became an important factor in the development of the city's economy.

At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century Rostov on Don became an industrial center. Large enterprises for grain processing, production of oil, flour, tsukr, as well as metallurgical plants were established here.

In 1903 the first steam mill was opened.

In 1907 the building of the modern railway station was laid, which contributed to the development of transportation infrastructure of the city.

The period of Soviet power (the 1920s):

In the 1920s Rostov became the administrative center of Rostov Oblast.

In the 1930s, large-scale industrialization processes were carried out, which led to the expansion of the city's industrial complex.

In 1936 Rostov Metallurgical Plant was opened, which became one of the largest enterprises in the region.

During the Great Patriotic War Rostov became a rear center, and then was occupied by German troops.

In 1943 Soviet troops liberated Rostov from German occupation.

After the war, the city was actively restored and developed. In 1950-1960s multi-storey residential buildings and social facilities were built.

In 1957 Rostov State University was opened.

In 1961 the first stone was laid in the foundation of Rostov stadium"Olymp-2".

In 1963 the Rostov Art Museum was opened.

In 1968 the first stage of Rostov Metro was put into operation.

In 1980, the Central Bridge over the Don River was built, improving transportation links in the city.

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