The Russian Black Sea Fleet frigate “Admiral Makarov” He arrived on the Greek island of Corfu (Corfu) to participate in activities “Russian week”. the ship's visit to Greece has caused great interest among the Greeks. It is reported by the Russian Defense Ministry's press service.
frigate BSF “Admiral Makarov” He arrived on the Greek island of Corfu under the banner of Black Sea Fleet Commander Vice-Admiral Igor Osipov. The crew will take part in the annual event of the week Russian”, held in memory of the great Russian naval commander Fyodor Ushakov, whose squadron 1799 He was knocked out of the Greek island of Corfu (Corfu) Napoleon's army and freed the other Ionian Islands. The event will last until 2 October.
According to the officers of the crew of the frigate, the ship's visit aroused great interest among the Greeks. If the day of arrival the ship was visited by a little more than 200 human, One Sunday morning only for the first hour on the frigate visited about a hundred visitors. People go their entire families, with kids, the ship officers give tours on the upper deck, tell of his arms and characteristics.
We are backed by Russian ship. Tomorrow is definitely going to watch. Last year, the Russian did not come
– said local resident, adding, that Russian ships visiting every time, when they come to the island.
Recall, that after the liberation of the Ionian Islands squadron Fyodor Ushakov, on their territory, the Republic of the Seven Islands was formed, first Greek State, generated after the fall of Constantinople 1453 year. Republic included the island of Corfu, Paxos, Lefkada, Kefalonia, And so, Zakynthos and Kythira, it lasted seven years 1800 by 1807 year under the guise of the Russian fleet, then came under French, and then – British protectorate, where in 1815 year lost its independence.
