Taganrog is a unique and original city in the Rostov region, a port on the shore of the Sea of Azov.
Peter I founded it after his first military victory. In July 1696, the young tsar chose Cape Tagan–Rog on the coast of the Sea of Azov for the construction of the first naval base of the newly created Russian fleet.
On April 26, 1709, Peter I visited Taganrog. The tsar was pleased with what he saw. The harbor was the most striking of all: it was built in the open sea. Foreigners who saw the harbor considered it the best in Europe.
Peter had something to be proud of - for eleven years a real city grew up on an empty cape, where there were 200 stone buildings, 1357 residential buildings with a population of ten thousand people.
Also, in order to mark the completion of the construction of the harbor, shipyard and the city, Peter I gives the order to make a commemorative medal. Moreover, the medal was made – on its front side was depicted the face of Peter I, and on the reverse side - a plan of the fortress and the harbor of Taganrog.
The city played a significant role in the development of the southern Russian lands of the Russian Empire. The main milestones of its history are reflected in the history of Taganrog. The names of many great figures of Russia are associated with it. The streets of the city are decorated with various creations, but the most important among them is the monument to the founder of Taganrog - Peter I. He is the symbol of the city.
The monument recalls the words of the Taganrog historian: "The days of Taganrog were short under the rule of Peter the Great, but they put the seal of historical greatness on his forehead, they created his name in history and illuminated him with the glory of a brilliant man."
