In this article I want to describe, in my opinion, one of the most striking attractions of Sevastopol, having visited which you will never again have questions about why Sevastopol is a hero city, a city of Russian glory. This attraction is located on Cape Chersonesos. As you guessed from the title of the article, we will talk about the memorial complex “35 coastal battery».

I admit honestly, the topic of the Great Patriotic War has always been very interesting for me. And in connection with the events that are happening these days, and with how they are trying to reduce the role of our people in the great Victory over fascism, I consider it my duty to write this article. So to speak, to do our bit to preserve the memory of the great feat of our Soviet people in the heroic defense of the Motherland from the Nazi invaders.

So that the memory of the feat and the Great Victory of our people remains in memory and does not fall into oblivion and distortion historical facts. Because the feat of our grandparents is immortal. And this is difficult for modern youth to understand, in an age of excessive consumption. When the reason for dissatisfaction is the lack of Internet in a warm apartment...

The 35th Coastal Battery Museum is a memorial complex where you can learn about the history of the defense of Sevastopol during the Great Patriotic War and the feat of our soldiers. The museum is open to the public:

  • V summer time(May-October) - daily from 10:00 to 18:00, except Mondays;
  • in winter (November-April) - from 10:00 to 16:00, except Monday and Tuesday.

More detailed information You can read about excursions and opening hours of the museum on the official website.

I just want to note that visiting the museum is possible thanks to the efforts of Alexey Chaly, who restored the battery with his own money and turned it into a museum. Visiting the museum is free. It is thanks to such people that no one will be able to erase the events of the Great Patriotic War and the feat that our grandparents accomplished from our memory. Although in our time everything possible is being done to ensure that the feat of our people is forgotten.

But the people of Sevastopol know very well glorious history their city, and that is why they acted as a united front against the 2014 coup in Ukraine. And the events of the spring of 2014 are called by many a victory in the third heroic defense of Sevastopol, including the author of this article.

35 coastal battery - the story of a heroic feat

The 35th coastal battery is located on Cape Chersonesos (not to be confused with Tauride Chersonesos). The battery played an important role in the second defense of Sevastopol in 1941-42.The cape itself witnessed tragic events. Here, in July 1942, to the 35th battery, the last defenders of Sevastopol retreated, in the hope that the defending Soviet units would be evacuated. But that did not happen.

A line of Soviet soldiers going beyond the horizon. Think about the scale!!! These are only those who were captured. And how many of them died...

Ironically, German units also retreated here in May 1944, when the Red Army stormed Sevastopol. The history of the assault itself, in particular the assault on Sapun Mountain - a kind of key to the city, can be clearly seen in the memorial museum in the building of the Diorama "Assault on Sapun Mountain on May 7, 1944", which I also recommend visiting.

But if the assault on Sapun Mountain, despite the huge number of casualties on both sides, is a joyful event, then the defense of Sevastopol in 1941-42 is a tragedy, full of bitterness and disappointment. I admit, I was impressed for a long time by visiting the 35th Coastal Battery museum. The events of those days were so tragic.

By the beginning of the war, the 35th coastal battery was a well-equipped fortification structure, armed with 4 guns of 305 mm caliber. The main task of the battery was to protect the city from threats from the sea. But the battery could also fire at ground targets.

It so happened that the Germans were advancing by land, so the battery fired at enemy tanks and infantry until the last shell, and on the night of July 1-2, 1942, the battery command decided to blow up the guns so that the enemy could not use them.

This is how Battery 35 died. She died but did not surrender to the enemy!!!

Also, I want to emphasize that along with the death of the 35th battery, the defense of Sevastopol also ended tragically, although scattered detachments resisted the invaders for a long time. A huge number of Soviet soldiers died or were captured by Germans. But Sevastopol fell to Hitler’s troops very at great cost. The Wehrmacht forces lost about 300,000 killed and wounded, and these were the best troops in Germany that conquered all of Europe.

In Sevastopol, Hitler lost the most combat-ready units, which, after taking the city, were supposed to go to the Caucasus. But after the assault on Sevastopol, these troops went to the German rear for reorganization and replenishment, and some completely ceased to exist and found their death near the walls of Sevastopol.

600 mm self-propelled mortar "Karl". The Germans had two such mortars and one 800 mm Dora gun.

The heroic defense of Sevastopol lasted 250 days. And the 35th battery played a very important role in this defense. The city was captured only after the battery was destroyed. I would also like to note that over the last 25 days of the assault on Sevastopol, German aircraft dropped as many air bombs on the besieged city as the British had dropped on all of Germany by that day since the start of the Second World War. Naturally, Sevastopol was completely destroyed.

In May 1944, when Soviet troops were approaching Sevastopol and preparing to storm it, Hitler said: “If the Russians could hold out in Sevastopol for 8 months, then German troops can hold it for 8 years.” But the assault on Sevastopol by Soviet troops lasted only 5 days and on May 12, 1944, Sevastopol was liberated.

How to get to 35 batteries

From bus or railway stations: To do this, you need to drive up to Lazarev Square or the Central Market by bus or minibus No. 4, 71, 109, 110, 112 or trolleybus No. 1, 3, 7, 9. Then at the stop “ Central Market» take bus number 77 or 105.

From TSUM: by the same bus number 77 or 105.

From 5 km: by bus No. 105 or 14 (with route sign “Mayak 2”).

In any case, no matter where you get from, ask the driver where he is going.

If you travel in your own car, then you should not have any problems at all, especially if you have a GPS navigator.

35 battery on Google maps

Impressions from the excursion

The impressions from the excursion are very strong, and it is unlikely that I will be able to describe them. Therefore, I highly recommend visiting the museum yourself.

Plan - diagram of 35 coastal battery:

  1. Excursion gathering place;
  2. Memorial Arch;
  3. Square;
  4. Citadel 35 coastal battery;
  5. Pantheon of Memory;
  6. Necropolis;
  7. 1 tower;
  8. 2 tower;
  9. Monument map of SOR;
  10. Chapel;
  11. Parapet with a list of military units
  12. Command and rangefinder post;
  13. Mass grave;
  14. Administrative building.

To attend the excursion, you must obtain a ticket at the excursion collection point. Then wait for your guide and go to the casemates of battery 35. While waiting for the guide, you can explore the park military equipment, which is located near the collection point. A German captured Audi car caught my attention.

Soon our guide approached and we went to the underground casemates to tower No. 2.

Entering the underground bunker, you find yourself in a different reality. I had a feeling that we would turn the corner and the battery soldiers would come out to meet us. But this did not happen...

The guide talked about the heroic defense of the city, about the difficult trials that fell on the shoulders of young guys - the heroic defenders of Sevastopol.

We walked along concrete corridors and casemates, and the guide talked about the wounded soldiers who lay in these corridors, about how the Germans released poisonous gas into these casemates, about how thirst tormented our soldiers and how every drop of water was precious . How healthy soldiers gave their water to the wounded, and they themselves went down to the sea and scooped up salt water with their helmets.

But even in order to scoop up salt water from the sea, you had to risk your life, because the Germans were shooting at coastline. And those who were lucky enough to survive were told that in order to scoop up water from the sea, it was necessary to clear the water from corpses. There were so many dead soldiers that the thickness of this “cover” was 7-8 human bodies...

Here is some video of the underground battery tunnels:

We walked through the casemates, on the walls of which hung photographs of those tragic events, as well as memories of surviving soldiers and ordinary residents of the city, of whom only about 3,000 people remained before the liberation of the city.

Afterwards we went to tower No. 2 and saw a blue, peaceful sky instead of concrete vaults. I was also struck by the size of the shell casings that stand as museum exhibits.

Having examined the area where the battery’s guns were located during the defense, we again went underground. Then we went to the sea:

Afterwards, the guide took us to the pantheon of memory, which is made in the form of a bleeding wound, and which is visible from afar. At night the pantheon is illuminated and it looks very beautiful.

It is forbidden to take photographs or film in the pantheon, so I didn’t take any pictures. But it was in the pantheon of memory that I had to experience the most powerful emotions. When entering the pantheon, you will see thousands of plaques with the names of the fallen soldiers who defended the city. Perhaps you will find your relatives among the names...

Afterwards, we entered the hall, stood in a circle, the lights went out and on the vault of the pantheon, photographs of the fighters began to appear. And the voice from the speakers told what a great and immortal feat the young guys - the defenders of the city - had accomplished... Tears welled up in my eyes.

This is where the tour of Battery 35 ends, but you can walk around the memorial grounds on your own and examine the battery from the outside. open to the eye beautiful views on the sea and on the steep shores of Cape Chersonesus. And it’s hard to believe that in such a beautiful and picturesque place Such harsh, bloody and tragic battles took place.

Despite the fact that it was December 26th, I couldn’t resist taking a swim in the sea. The sea with its turquoise color beckoned. Major Andrey, whom we met during the excursion, kept me company. He and I decided to swim together and at the same time take a photo as a souvenir.

And on the way to the sea we came across such pictures. And all this seen and heard evoked very strange feelings, bitterness from the events of those tragic days, but at the same time joy that our people were still able to win a mortal battle with the enemy. And this Victory was achieved at an incredible price, thanks to the self-sacrifice and unprecedented courage of our Soviet people, ordinary guys who also really wanted to live...

And I do not understand and will never understand those people who dare to desecrate the blessed memory of those who died in that terrible war.

Conclusion

Be sure to visit the memorial complex “35th Coastal Battery”, a very powerful place. I was under the impression for a long time, and I admit, I experienced these feelings again while writing this article. This is the place where, intertwined incredible beauty Cape Chersonese with the tragic fate of the defenders of Sevastopol.

The excursion will not leave you indifferent, I guarantee you.

Duration: the excursion lasts 1.5 hours, plus you still need time to inspect the battery yourself and go down to the sea. The views are very beautiful. On this day I also managed to visit the ruins of Tauride Chersonesos, so set aside at least half a day to inspect the battery. Well, if you decide to lie on the beach of the cape, then set aside a whole day for the excursion.

I hope you find my article useful and interesting!

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The Crimean peninsula has experienced many wars, but the most heroic moments of its history are associated with Sevastopol. The Hero City boasts numerous museums that reveal details of the city’s defense during the Second World War and the Crimean conflict. One of these museums is 35 battery (Sevastopol), thanks to which amazing pages of the past unfold before tourists. “The Thirty-fifth Battery,” if you open any Crimean guidebook, is listed as a mandatory item on the cultural program.

Among local population There are many incredible rumors related to the last line of Sevastopol defense. Rumor has it that the casemates consist of three underground tiers, the last of which is partially flooded and probably has access to the sea. Another legend claims that Soviet submarines could enter the underground channel, and one of them even stood in a secret cave hangar. Children love to talk about the skeletons found in the catacombs with the remains of German uniforms, orders and rusted weapons.

Now on the territory of the complex there is a museum, which is freely visited by everyone, but you need to look for the attraction at Cape Chersonese, just south of Cossack Bay. The distance between the bay coast and the museum complex does not exceed 150 meters. If you came to Sevastopol for the 35th battery, the address of the facility is: Alley of Defenders of the 35th BB, building 7. GPS coordinates of the complex: 44°33′32″N (44.55897), 33°24′22″E (33.406168). Here are the nearest landmarks:

  • Blue Bay beach;
  • Airfield History Museum;
  • Pantheon of Memory;
  • Memorial Arch;
  • Art-dacha.

History of the museum

At the very beginning of the Second World War, the Sevastopol defense did not make much of an impression. Armored batteries with 12-inch guns were installed on the coast, and in some places there were well-planned fortifications (dozens of manned positions). The pits for the towers were dug back in 1912, but the Civil War suspended large-scale construction. The project was successfully completed in the 1930s under the leadership of engineers Vystavkin and Sokolov. Here are a few interesting facts about the 35th battery in Sevastopol, the history of which we outline here:

  1. Eyewitnesses assured that the scope of concrete work many times exceeded the efforts invested by the Soviet authorities in the Dnieper Hydroelectric Station.
  2. The basis of the structure was a pair of reinforced concrete masses equipped with fortified gun turrets.
  3. The first block became a haven for warehouses (ammunition was stored there), barracks and service sections.
  4. The power station and correction post were moved to the second block.
  5. The underground halls were connected through long corridors, and the complex was also equipped with emergency exits through which one could get to the sea.
  6. The basis of the weapons were turret installations with 305-mm cannons, and the weight of the shells exceeded 450 kilograms. The destruction range was about 40 kilometers.
  7. All-round fire was ensured by turning the towers 360 degrees.

The gun mounts experienced their baptism of fire in the fall of 1941, when the Nazis decided to capture Sevastopol in a lightning-fast attack. Suddenly, a powerful blow fell upon the Germans, for which they were not prepared, as a result of which the attack floundered. The second attempt to destroy the batteries took place in December after a massive artillery barrage (the main efforts of the Germans were concentrated on the 30th battery). Five enemy divisions were unable to cope with the fortifications during the day, but in the morning a large-scale offensive began along the entire front, accompanied by bombing, mortar and artillery fire. The Germans brought the stationary howitzer "Dora" and self-propelled mortars "Karl" to the theater of operations, but were again defeated.

In the summer of 1942, a turning point came - the Soviet defenders ran out of ammunition. In June, the 30th battery was surrounded by invaders, after which local battles began to boil on the outskirts of the city. At the end of June 35, the battery in Sevastopol, photos of which are presented here, began to receive retreating citizens and exhausted Soviet soldiers. Hitler's ring was shrinking, enemy artillery, tanks and planes fell on Chersonesos. After the defenders ran out of shells, the heroes began using buckshot and ancient cannonballs.

The defense, which began so heroically, ended in disgrace. Staff officers, hiding in the premises of the reserve command post, sent a report, the meaning of which boiled down to the impossibility of further defense of Sevastopol. Representatives of the headquarters requested an urgent evacuation, and soon planes arrived to pick up the authorities. Thus, about 80,000 defenders of Sevastopol and ordinary citizens were left to the mercy of fate. The ammunition magazines were destroyed by depth charges.

Post-war period

For some reason, it was the 35th coastal battery of Sevastopol that suffered the most destruction - it could not be restored for a long time. Unlike the "thirty", which was reconstructed immediately after the end of the war. In the 60s, the casemates of the fortification site became a haven for the 723rd coastal battery. In 1963, the landmark lost its military status, and the Sevastopol City Council began thinking about preserving its historical heritage. The territory of the complex was formally protected by government agencies, but no one took real measures for reconstruction.

The walls of the attraction were gradually destroyed, and household waste and construction debris accumulated on the territory. The casemates were also polluted - local residents used them as a dump. The next misuse of the facility dates back to 1988 - one of the command posts was given over to a seismological laboratory that belonged to Simferopol State University. Before the collapse of the USSR, the following events related to the future museum took place:

  • Citizens' interest in classified pages of history has increased;
  • teams of researchers appeared to study the territory of the complex;
  • On July 3, meetings of veterans began to be organized in the complex;
  • authoritative historians studied archival documents related to the defense of Sevastopol.

How the historical and memorial complex 35 coastal battery was created

Irreparable damage to the memorial complex was caused by “black diggers” and enterprising Sevastopol residents who made a living in metal mining. Mini-hotels and private cottages were built nearby, and all construction waste was transported to casemates. The museum “35 Battery in Sevastopol” might not have opened, but in 2003 a special commission organized by the city administration took up the problem. The commission published an appeal in the newspaper to protect the public domain, and soon concerned citizens appeared who decided to restore the complex.

In 2006, an official decision was made to create a historical and memorial complex on the basis of the catacombs, dedicated to the defenders of the city. Soon, the authorities developed a regulatory framework that made it possible to take the site under protection and begin restoration activities. An important point: not only the museum complex, but also the entire territory adjacent to it is recognized as a historical and cultural heritage. From this moment on, the “35 Battery” complex in Sevastopol, the work schedule of which you will see below, was able to protect itself from the “Phoenix” dacha cooperative. Land use boundaries have shifted, and hotels have ceased to be built in close proximity to historical and cultural heritage.

The formation of the exhibition and improvement of the museum premises began in 2007. Funding was provided through donations; no government funds were spent on the museum. We list the main sponsors who agreed to participate in the project:

  1. Group of companies "Tavrida-Electric".
  2. CJSC "Sevastopol Stroyproekt"
  3. Private entrepreneurs.

Why is it worth visiting the 35 Battery Museum?

The complex is a huge memorial space entirely dedicated to the soldiers and sailors who defended Sevastopol during the Second World War. There are no analogues to this structure in the world. Having crossed the threshold of the memorial, you are immersed in the atmosphere of the epic confrontation that unfolded between the German occupiers and the domestic armored turret battery. The ensemble is based on an artillery platform and deep casemates built during the tsarist era. Here are the key locations and interesting objects museum:

  • Wall of Glory;
  • Pantheon;
  • Soviet-style stationary guns;
  • Chapel of the Archangel Michael;
  • granite necropolis;
  • obelisk with the names of the fallen.

The importance of Sevastopol as a strategic site is best understood in the depths of the memorial complexes. Museum exhibits are selected in such a way as to reveal to travelers as much as possible the details of the long-standing confrontation. Everywhere there are maps, weapons, miraculously preserved documentation, personal belongings of soldiers. The exhibits are distributed over several tiers of the structure, so be patient - you will have to walk a lot. The types of activities practiced by museum employees are also very diverse:

  • excursions;
  • screenings of documentaries;
  • organization of commemorative events;
  • thematic exhibitions;
  • joint projects with other museums and archival institutions;
  • lectures for schoolchildren.

The complex's staff accepts group and individual requests for excursions from city guests. Interesting detail: there are three in total excursion routes, the logic of each of them is built in accordance with the internal structure of the complex. Therefore, when you arrive in Sevastopol for the “35th battery”, you need to take into account the work schedule, but at the same time do not forget about the nuances of the excursion program. The routes simulate the retreat vectors of the defenders into the bowels of the structure. Therefore, in one day it is possible to go through the first and second or first and third routes, but nothing else.

Please note: the third route is not recommended for children under 13 years of age. The reason lies in the fact that museum visitors face a long descent, and the “immersion depth” is 25 meters. The rooms have musty air, the excursion is accompanied by a gloomy story about death - all this (in total) can negatively affect the child’s psyche. There are known cases of panic attacks occurring in children after sightseeing. In general, “35 Battery” can hardly be called a children’s facility, so it’s better to visit the complex on your own (or plan your excursion route wisely).

Practical information

The minimum size of a tour group is five people, so we recommend visiting the complex with friends, having agreed in advance that you will go down into the depths. The thematic tour lasts an hour, with guides showing guests the Pantheon. But the operating hours depend on the season. The layout is as follows:

  1. Tourist season (May-October). The museum is closed on Monday, tickets are issued at 9.45. The territory is accessible to visitors from eight in the morning to eight in the evening, but excursions are held between 10.00 and 18.00. The interval between excursions does not exceed 20 minutes.
  2. Low season (November-April). There are two days off - Monday and Tuesday. Excursion programs ends by 16.00. You can visit the complex between 9.00-18.00. The interval between excursions increases to 30 minutes.

So, you have decided to visit the “35 battery” in Sevastopol, how to get to the site without incident? The easiest way is to use public transport heading in the direction stopping point"35th battery". To do this, you will need to take a minibus (numbers 7, 77 and 11) or bus No. 105. Then go south along the asphalt path - it will lead you to the mass grave and the main entrance to the memorial ensemble.

If you decide to go to Sevastopol by car and are coming from the South Coast, you will certainly find yourself within the Yalta Ring. Drive along the Balaklavskoye Highway for five kilometers, turn onto Kamyshovoye Highway, after which you will turn in the direction of Cossack Bay. From the Simferopol highway you need to move through triumphal arch, Train Station and Kamyshovaya Bay. Have a nice trip!

Hello my dear. What association does the phrase “Great Patriotic War” evoke for you? I used to remember my grandmother’s stories, my grandfather’s medals, the May 9th parade and the proud word “victory.” But in reality, war is a huge loss. Just 2 words: Sevastopol has been surrendered. What is behind them? A terrible tragedy: tens of thousands killed and captured.

In the summer of 1942, Sevastopol surrendered, the troops were driven to the edge of the peninsula. The 35th coastal battery is precisely this region...

If you find yourself in Sevastopol, be sure to visit this place. And I’ll tell you how to do it, because getting there is not so easy.

In this article:

Why is it difficult to get to the museum?

At one time, the museum was restored at the expense of patrons. And, to be honest, I’m even scared to imagine how much restoration, archaeological and construction works. But that is not all.

The museum is still supported by sponsors, and you can visit it absolutely free. Yes, yes, you heard right.

But here another problem appears: these free tickets They are snapped up literally in the morning, and if you arrive after lunch, it is not a fact that you will get a ticket for the excursion. We came here 2 times. The first time we didn't get a ticket, we just hung around the area. And the second time we went to the museum deliberately: at 9 am in order to get in line at the ticket office, which opens only at 10.

By the way, don't forget to dress warmly.

Excursion schedule

The schedule may change depending on the time of year, so it is better not to look at it official website, the most up-to-date information is posted there.

How to get to the museum

1. On public transport

You can get here from Sevastopol by:

  • bus 105, 177
  • minibus 7, 77

The stop is called “35th Battery”.

2. By car

The museum is located at the address: Sevastopol, Gagarinsky district ( open the map in a new window).

There is a large parking lot at the entrance, so you can leave your car without any problems.

Where to eat

There is a small shop not far from the entrance to the museum complex. It sells coffee, tea, and fresh (!) baked goods. All for a very reasonable price.

It was just very cold on our trip. So hot coffee was very helpful.

What's interesting in the museum

Everything is interesting! You will walk through underground tunnels, visit management offices and soldiers' barracks.


You will find out how huge and powerful the battery’s gun was. See the battlefield, which is still being excavated.


Stand on the edge of a terrible cliff.


And you will visit the memory room, where the names of the fighting soldiers are collected...


By the way, that day we met motorcyclists. This is to make it clear what patriotic sentiments reign in Crimea.



I think everyone should visit this place, if only to understand how terrible the war really was.


Dear friends, I thank you for your attention. I think you will be interested

That's all I have for today. Don't forget our history, be happy. Bye everyone.

Crimea - unique place not only in terms of climatic and recreational indicators, but also with the most rich history. If you are interested in that part of his “biography” that is connected with the naval glory of Russia, then you should visit Sevastopol. The 35th Coastal Battery Museum will be a must-see on your list of excursions!

Where is the complex located in Sevastopol?

The 35th Coastal Battery Museum is located at the base of Cape Chersonesus, 150 m south of. Within walking distance from it are the Museum of the History of the Airfield and.

“35th coastal battery” on the map of Crimea

History of the foundation of the museum

The full name of the object is the Historical and Memorial Complex to the Heroic Defenders of Sevastopol “35th Coastal Battery”. However, in the first days of its existence, it was called much more simply – the Complex of Coastal Fortifications. Museum status memorial place received only in 2007 - after a months-long civil campaign that covered the entire conscious population. It was headed by Alexey Chaly, who in those days received the unofficial title of “people's mayor”; later, already in the days of the “Russian Spring”, he headed the legislative assembly of the new Russian region.

The idea of ​​the entrepreneur-social activist, as well as hundreds of his comrades-in-arms, was to protect the heroic bridgehead of the 35th battery from vandalism and ordinary everyday hooliganism. Petitions and rallies took effect almost a year later - the Sevastopol City Council issued a decree that turned the ruins of fortified casemates into a historical heritage zone. The program “Wait for me” helped a lot in implementing the plan. Its leaders three times addressed the residents of Sevastopol, whose relatives defended the city in the middle of the summer of 1942. As a result, the project was supported by several tens of thousands of people. The Kyiv authorities simply could not ignore this fact.

From 2007 to 2014 the complex also grew with modern buildings - the Pantheon, the Necropolis, a chapel, a stele with the names of the defenders of this frontier (visitors lay flowers and wreaths here). On this moment MIMK GZS and the adjacent territory is almost 8 hectares. The inviolability of these square meters is already protected by Russian law.

What is interesting about visiting the memorial complex?

If you want to find the only city in the world almost entirely built up with monuments to sailors, then come to Sevastopol. The 35th Battery Museum once again proves this, recalling the epic confrontation of the Soviet armored turret battery with the Nazi occupiers in June-July 1942.

The memorial ensemble is a structure based on a base preserved from tsarist times (casemates 25 m deep and an artillery platform), supplemented by Soviet stationary MB-2-12 cannons, as well as post-war buildings -
Pantheon and Wall of Memory (Glory), granite Necropolis and chapel in the name of Archangel Michael (patron of all Russian warriors). Already in last years Part of the overall composition was a monument to the crew of the 35th battery (an obelisk with surnames).

Only in places like this do you realize how important Sevastopol was for Russian citizens. The 35th Battery Museum reveals to the viewer amazing details about the events of 74 years ago. The information “permeates” the visitor through preserved guns, photographs, personal belongings of the soldiers and their commander, maps, as well as fragments of documents. All this is located on several levels of the complex.

Three excursion routes are adapted to the logic of the museum project itself - to show the gradual advance of the defenders deeper into their bridgehead. Visitors can complete routes 1 and 2 or routes 1 and 3 at one time. Moreover, the latter is not recommended for children under 12 years old - a long descent to a 25-meter dark and musty depth, accompanied by stories about death, can greatly affect the fragile psyche, causing panic attacks.

The museum is open to the public on all days except Monday. The operating mode is given below. Minimum excursion group- 5 people. The duration of the thematic review is 1 hour, including a walk through the Pantheon.

How to get to the 35th Battery Museum?

It’s easy to get to the military memorial exhibition if you take public transport to the “35th Battery” stop - take bus No. 105. Just follow the narrow asphalt road to the south. The entire path to the mass grave will be 150 m. The main entrance to the complex will open immediately behind the burial.

From the Sevastopol bus station you can get to the memorial by car in the following way:

Note to tourists

  • Address: Alley of Defenders 35th BB, 7, Sevastopol, Crimea, Russia.
  • Coordinates: 44°33′32″N (44.55897), 33°24′22″E (33.406168).
  • Phone: +7-978-860-87-59.
  • Official website: http://www.35battery.ru/
  • Opening hours: from May to October – from 8:00 to 20:00, closed on Mondays; from November to April - from 10:00 to 17:00, closed Monday and Tuesday.
  • Prices for visiting: free.

Judging by the reviews of tourists, the 35th Coastal Battery Museum in Sevastopol is not very well known in Russia, which is completely unfair. The most powerful in Europe and the old airfield, where everyone wants to take memorable photos, overshadow the other attractions - not to be confused with. But now that MIMC GZS has an official website, everything is changing dramatically! Finally, watch a short video about this reminder of the past.

German soldiers in a battle in the area of ​​the 35th battery of Sevastopol. The Germans were never able to suppress our batteries either with artillery fire or with the help of aviation. On July 1, 1942, the 35th battery fired its last 6 direct-fire shells at the advancing enemy infantry, and on the night of July 2, the battery commander, Captain Leshchenko, organized the explosion of the battery


At the beginning of the war, the defense of Sevastopol consisted of two armored 12-inch batteries, dozens of gun positions, many well-built protective structures. Back in 1912, under the leadership of engineer Cui, pits for the towers were dug, but due to the revolution and the Civil War in Russia, construction was stopped. In the thirties, the project was remembered and, with the help of military engineers Sokolov and Vystavkin, the construction was successfully completed. According to eyewitnesses, the volume of concrete work performed exceeded similar work during the construction of the Dnieper Hydroelectric Station. Battery number 35 was located near Cape Chersonesos, and battery number 30 was located near the village of Lyubimovka. The main part of the 35th battery is two gigantic reinforced concrete masses with gun turrets. The first block housed ammunition depots, service premises and barracks, and inside the second block there was a post for controlling and adjusting fire and a power station. Armored command posts were created not far from the blocks. All rooms were connected by underground passages. In case of emergency, there were two emergency exits to the sea. The basis of the armament of the 35th battery was two 305-mm turret installations of two guns. Each shell weighed more than 450 kg, and the firing range exceeded 40 km. The towers could rotate 360 ​​degrees, conducting all-round fire. Initially, the 30th and 35th batteries were built to protect the city from the sea, but soon they had to become the center of defense from land.


G.A. Alexander and E.K. Solovyov

On October 30, 1941, fascist troops tried to immediately capture Sevastopol, but they were suddenly struck by a blow of unprecedented power. The 30th battery under the command of Georgy Alexander, together with the forces of the Primorsky Army, repelled the assault. However, the Nazis occupied all approaches to the city. On December 17, 1941, after a powerful artillery barrage, the second assault attempt took place. Five divisions went on the attack. The main task was to destroy the 30th battery. But their efforts were in vain. And finally, on the morning at 5 o’clock on June 7, after stunning fire from enemy artillery and mortars, and bombardment of the city from the air, fascist troops began an offensive across the entire width of the front. Manstein wrote:

“In general, in the Second World War, the Germans never achieved such a massive use of artillery as in the attack on Sevastopol.”

Self-propelled mortars "Karl" and the monstrous 420-mm stationary howitzer "Dora" were specially delivered here. But Russian troops fiercely repelled attack after attack. Over the next four days, the Germans lost about 20 thousand people. The turning point occurred on June 17, when the 30th battery was surrounded. She shot all the shells, and the survivors of the war retreated to the tower array. The fighting moved into the interior of the battery, the Germans poisoned the defenders with gas, there was no water or food. On June 20 and 21, both towers were blown up. Many died terrible death, the rest, like battery commander Alexander, were captured by the Nazis and perished in camps. After this Manstein wrote:

“Despite these hard-won successes, there were still no signs of weakening the enemy’s will to resist, and the strength of our troops was noticeably diminishing.”

German super-heavy gun "Dora" (caliber 800 mm, weight 1350 tons) in a position near Bakhchisarai. The gun was used during the assault on Sevastopol to destroy defensive fortifications, but due to the remoteness (minimum firing range - 25 km) of the position from the targets, the fire was ineffective. With 44 shots of seven-ton shells, only one successful hit was recorded, which caused an explosion of an ammunition depot on the northern shore of Severnaya Bay, located at a depth of 27 m.

On July 24, the defense of Sevastopol came to an end. With bloody battles, our troops and city residents fled to the cape, to the 35th coastal battery. The sailors fought in black pea coats and vests. Recklessly brave and daring, they struck terror into the hearts of their enemies. The Nazis tightened the ring, pushing the city’s defenders towards the sea. There was nowhere to retreat there. Every square meter of the Chersonesos peninsula was abundantly watered with blood. Despite the huge losses, Manstein decided to continue the offensive with infantry and tanks with the support of aviation and artillery. The 35th battery constantly fired at enemy positions, being subjected to increased bombing and shelling in response. As a result of a direct hit on June 23, the first tower was destroyed. When the shells ran out, the battery continued to fire cannonballs, and then grapeshot.


On the 35th BB


35BB, horizontal guidance post

At 22:00 on June 29, the Military Council moves to the 35th coastal battery to a reserve command post. The command of the Coastal Defense of the Fleet and the Primorsky Army is also moving there. At night the troops are regrouped. By this time, only names remained of many battalions and regiments. Aviation was completely destroyed, and a battalion was created from the air force Marine Corps. On June 30, Vice Admiral F.S. Oktyabrsky sends a report to the People's Commissar of the Navy about the impossibility of holding Sevastopol. The letter contains a convincing request to evacuate the entire headquarters. On the night of July 1, the command staff of the military forces was shamefully taken out by flying planes, leaving more than 80 thousand people to certain death! Of these, within last days About four thousand managed to get out in different ways. For further defense of the city, General P.G. was left behind. Novikova. The general had one task - to fight to the end, and then try to escape to the mountains.

After Sevastopol was surrendered on July 1, at night at 0:36 a.m., on the personal order of P.G. Novikov's depth charges blew up the ammunition cellars and the first tower of the 35th battery. At 2:31 a.m. the second tower was blown up. But more than ten days from last bit of strength tens of thousands of people defended the approaches to it. The Germans burned them with flamethrowers, threw grenades at them and gassed them. The strength of the defenders decreased every hour. There was no water, ammunition, hope. Medical Lieutenant V.I. Luchinkina writes in her diary:

“It was already July 5 or 6. After another attempt to break through to the partisans, we decided to bury our party and Komsomol cards. There were five of us. It was decided that each of us would shoot himself to avoid being captured. I didn’t hear the shots because of the shell shock.”

Aircraft mechanic V.N. Focuses:

“We tried to break through to the partisans, but there were no weapons.

We went under the rocks near the airfield. There were many wounded, groans, screams, a huge mass of people. The ships were waiting, but then we realized that we had been left to the mercy of fate. Hunger tormented me terribly, but especially thirst. Drank sea ​​water and diluted it with sugar.”

And here is a note from an unknown hero:

“During the battles on July 1, almost half of them failed. personnel. We were exhausted, we had no food, fresh water, they drank sea water, and even that was difficult to get during the day on the line of fire. We took up defensive positions again. Without sleep, without food, they shot the last bullets, and yet all day on July 3 they held back the enemy’s onslaught. The ships were waiting at night, but they did not come.”

After the exhausted soldiers were captured on the surface, the fighting continued in the battery casemates, where the most desperate brave men gathered who did not want to surrender to the Nazis.


After the end of the war, the 30th battery was rebuilt. She was armed, and she is among the active military units of Russia. The 35th battery was much more destroyed. In the 90s, the territory of the battery began to be built up with private houses, cottages, and hotels. But the caring residents of Sevastopol did not allow building on bones. Now, on the site of the 35th battery, a memorial complex has been created, in which all work was carried out only through public donations. On the territory of the complex there is a pantheon in which all the currently known names of the city’s defenders are carved.




German soldiers on the destroyed tower No. 2 (western) of the 30th coastal battery of Sevastopol.

From the first days of the defense of Sevastopol (from November 1, 1941), the 30th battery under the command of Captain G. Alexander fired at units of the 11th fleet advancing on the main base of the fleet German army Colonel General Manstein. On June 26, 1942, the Germans broke into the tower block and captured 40 of its last defenders, all of them were wounded and exhausted from hunger and thirst.

After the end of the war the battery was restored. Now this object is part of the coastal forces of the Black Sea Fleet


Destroyed turret gun mount No. 1 of the 35th coastal battery of Sevastopol