Tendra Naval Victory Day
September 11 · Level 10 · #199 of 2238
This Russian military glory day commemorates Fyodor Ushakov's victory over the Ottoman fleet at Cape Tendra in 1790. The battle was an important episode in the struggle for control of the Black Sea.
How it is celebrated: naval museums and educational institutions hold talks, exhibitions and commemorative events. These explore the sailors' service and the tactical decisions that shaped the battle.
Ushakov's legacy extends beyond naval history: the Russian Orthodox Church canonised the admiral in 2001.