Groznaya, 19th-century fortress in Grozny, Russia
The fortress displays a hexagonal layout with bastions at each corner, surrounded by a 20-meter-wide moat and earthen ramparts with palisades.
General Aleksey Yermolov established the fortress in 1818 to strengthen Russian control over the North Caucasus region and prevent mountain tribes from accessing the plains.
The fortress attracted notable Russian literary figures, including Mikhail Lermontov, Leo Tolstoy, and Alexandre Dumas, who documented their experiences in their works.
The fortress complex contained a military hospital for 300 patients, barracks for 3,000 soldiers, and artillery positions strategically positioned along its walls.
The Alexandrovsky Gates, constructed in 1850 to honor the heir to the Russian throne, marked the main entrance to this military stronghold.
Location: Grozny
Founders: Aleksey Petrovich Yermolov
GPS coordinates: 43.31200,45.68890
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:06
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