Posts Tagged “sea”

October 29, 2010 Posted Under: Astronauts   Read More

Biography Lyapidevs'kogo Anatoly Vasilyevich

Liapidevskii Anatoly V. (10 (23) .03.1908), Soviet aircraft pilot and Hero of the Soviet Union (20/04/1934), Major General Aviation (1946).

A member of the Communist Party since 1934. In the Red Army in 1926, graduated from the Sevastopol School Marine Pilots (1928), was a pilot and instructor pilot.

In 1933 transferred to the reserve. Worked pilot of the Far Eastern Management GVF. After the death of an icebreaking ship Cheliuskin (2/13/1934) Liapidevskii participated in search and rescue Chelyuskinites and, in extremely difficult conditions, take them to Whelen. In 1935, again called into the army. He graduated from the Air Force Academy.

October 7, 2010 Posted Under: Architects   Read More

Biography Chevakinsky Savva

Chevakinsky Savva (1713 – between 1774 and 1780). Born in with. Landmarks near Torzhok now Kalinin region., Died in St. Petersburg. Russian architect. The representative of the Russian Baroque style in the mid-18. Studied (1732 – 1738) by IK Korobov. In 1741 – 1767 chief architect of the Admiralty College. Among the students of VI Bazhenov, I. E. Starov. For creativity Chevakinsky typical organic fusion of the traditions of Russian architecture of 17 century. with the methods and forms of architecture to-order, balance and clarity of bulk compositions, subtle sense of silhouette, the richness and brilliance of the festive decor. Jobs: participation in the construction of the palace and park complex in the Tsarskoe Selo Palaces PB Sheremetev on Fontanka (1750 – 1755) and I. Shuvalov (1753 – 1755), Nicholas Marine Cathedral (1753 – 1762), alteration Kunstkammer ( 1754 – 1758), warehouses "New Holland" (1765 – 1780) in Leningrad.

September 30, 2010 Posted Under: Astronauts   Read More

Biography of George Stepanovich Shonin

Georgi Stepanovich Shonin (03/08/1935), Soviet cosmonaut, Major General Aviation (1977), Hero of the Soviet Union (the 22/10/1969). Member of the CPSU from 1957. In 1957 he graduated from Yeisk Military Aviation School (now Yeisk Higher Military Aviation School for Pilots them. B. M. Komarov), and then served in naval aviation. Since 1960, an astronaut. In 1968 he graduated from the Air Force Engineering Academy. HE Zhukovsky. 11 – 16 October 1969 flew into space aboard the spacecraft "Soyuz-6" as the commander of the vessel (jointly with W. H. Kubasov).

September 24, 2010 Posted Under: Astronauts   Read More

Biography of Dmitry V. Zyuzin

Zyuzin, Dmitry Vasilyevich (11/01/1921 – 12/07/1976) – fighter pilot, test pilot 1 cells. (1954), Hero of the Soviet Union (1944), Guard colonel. Member of the Great Patriotic War in September 1942

He fought in the 32 (11 dc.) IAP VVS BSF, was the deputy. Squadron commander. He flew 496 combat sorties, 56 air battles personally shot down 11 and in Group 8 enemy aircraft. After the war until 1948 he served in naval aviation.

August 29, 2010 Posted Under: Architects   Read More

Biography of Edward Ahnert Hannemann

Edward Ahnert Christianovich (26/11/1790 – 07/24/1848) – architect, was born on 26 November 1790, in Dorpat, died 24 th July 1848 in St. Petersburg.

Adopted at the Academy of Fine Arts in 1801, he received (in 1812 and 1814.) Two silver medals for architectural compositions, released on 1 st September 1815 with a certificate for the first degree, but continued to work at the Academy of up to 30 – th June 1817

After Ahnert served as a draftsman in the construction committee, the 1 st May 1822 was determined by the Assistant Architect Rossi Construction Commission under the Cabinet of His Majesty took part in the construction of the General Staff Building and Yelagin palace, was (until the 20 th May 1827 ) in the barracks Commission in July 1827 he served as an architect in the construction department of the sea part, and from 25 th February 1830 – in the mountains and was a member of the commission the construction of buildings Technological Institute (1830). The title of academician Ahnert received 21 th September 1827 for the project "the Prince's Palace in the space of 75 soot.

The project Ahnert, highest approved in 1827, the building is constructed of the New Admiralty in St. Petersburg.

Of the buildings that the architect, except as described above, has been known: the building for the Finnish Cadet Corps in Fredrikshamn and the left side of the Main Admiralty to place a marine working crew.

July 19, 2010 Posted Under: military   Read More

Biography Davydov, Alexander Alexandrovich

Davydov, Aleksandr Aleksandrovich (d. 18.12.1885) – Admiral, June 15, 1826 AA, produced in the cadets, cruised in the Gulf; in 1827 on the ship "Gangut" sailed from Kronstadt to Portsmouth, from where the ship " St. Andrew "returned to Kronstadt. March 20, 1829, produced a warrant, was appointed to the Black Sea Fleet, and in 1833 promoted to lieutenant.

In 1834 the ship "Memory Eustache" cruising in the Black Sea, and then transferred to the Baltic Fleet, 20 October 1843 Davydov was appointed a senior aide to the chief commander of the headquarters of the Astrakhan port, which in 1847 made a lieutenant commander. In 1855 he was promoted to Captain 2 rank and then the same was sent to St. Petersburg for a detailed inspection of new devices for artillery on ships and gunboats.

May 26, 1856 Davydov was appointed staff officer of Staff Chief Commander of the Astrakhan port, where on Aug. 26 to captain one of the first rank. On October 19, 1859 to 1866 Davydov gradually occupied the post of commander of the naval crew of the Caspian Flotilla, then head of the Baku-distance sea and the commander of the Baku port. In 1866, Davydov made a rear admiral. From 1 st January 1872 to April 8, 1873 consisted of the Navy Department. April 8, 1873 Davydov was appointed Director Wheelchair house of Emperor Paul I apply. January 1, 1874 promoted to vice-admiral, 18 March 1885 credited to the Fleet, and on 8 April the same year, was dismissed from service with the production of an admiral.

July 15, 2010 Posted Under: Architects   Read More

Biography Rastrelli

Rastrelli (Rastrelli) – Two Italian painter who worked in Russia. 1) Carlo Bartolomeo R., foundry, metal and sculptor. The time of his birth, as well as death is unknown. I bought a French noble title and in 1716 was called by Peter the Great in St. Petersburg for the casting of cannon and the artwork on the decoration of the new Russian capital.

June 5, 2010 Posted Under: military   Read More

Biography Bologovsky Vasily Fedorovich

Bologovskij Vasily Fedorovich (1786 – 11/30/1846) – Rear Admiral, born in 1786, died Nov. 30, 1846 in Kronstadt. Having entered the Marine Cadet Corps cadet in 1800, Bologovskij in 1804 a midshipman sailing in the Baltic Sea, and on Jan. 12, 1807 produced a warrant and went to the transport "Fortuna" from Kronstadt in Arkhangelsk. It was a time gap with the British and the war with the Swedes, and was assigned to Detachment Bologovskij rowing vessels, consisting of 3 goals. In 1809 he went to the island Kildyuina, in 1811 promoted to lieutenant and then annually participated in the voyages. In 1817, the brig "Mercury", the detachment of Vice-Admiral Crown, he was transporting troops from Calais in Kronstadt in 1818, went on board the frigate "hasty" in Cadiz, where the ship was surrendered to the Spanish Government and the commanders were transferred to Spanish transport back to Kronstadt. Continuing the annual voyage, Bologovskij in 1823, was made in the captain and given command of the brig "Ida", which went to Fr. Borngolmu, then on frigates "Speed" and "Light" sailed in the Baltic Sea, and in the years 1828-1830.

May 8, 2010 Posted Under: military   Read More

Biography Kornilov Vladimir Alekseevich

Kornilov, Vladimir (1806 – 1854) – Vice-Admiral, a famous defender of Sebastopol;

alumnus of the Sea Cadet Corps, from 1827 to 1830 sailed on a ship "Azov" in the Mediterranean Sea and participated in the Battle of Navarino;

from 1842 to 1846. commanded the ship "XII Apostles, and then was sent to England to observe the construction of ships for the Black Sea Fleet;

in 1849 was appointed Chief of Staff of the Navy, took part in the battle of Sinope, after the discovery of the Crimean campaign, made by the Chief of Defence north side of Sebastopol.

Once warm, on the orders of commander in chief, five old ships to bar the entry of the bay, the crew used the Kornilov them to strengthen the city itself, and with astonishing speed gave a chain of redoubts, bastions and batteries.

Soon Kornilov had to leave the north side, as otryazhen was to help Admiral Nakhimov, defended the south side; here Kornilov displayed his usual energy, diligence, courage and calmness, which caused him unlimited confidence of his subordinates, inspiring example of their leader.