A Brief Outline of Navigation on the Black and Azov Seas from Antiquity to the Russian Regular Fleet
https://doi.org/10.56654/ROPI-2023-4(9)-22-57
Abstract
Based on the principles of historicism and consistency, the article examines the stages of navigation in the Azov-Black Sea basin from early antiquity to the Russian regular Navy. Little-known written and material sources were used. The evolution of sailing and rowing vessels is shown, due to the tasks of certain periods and the technological capabilities of the subjects. The constant attractiveness of the Azov Sea and the mouth of the Don River with adjacent lands as sources of rich food resources and as a crossroads of world trade routes for very remote states for thousands of years has been revealed. The decisive role of motivation, technical and professional training of naval potential in ensuring the military and economic success of participants in the competitive historical process is shown. The political and economic expediency and firm consistency of Russia in gaining access to the South Seas, which culminated in the implementation of Peter the Great's Azov project, are emphasized. Using concrete examples, the effectiveness of the principle of historicism in scientific and practical reconstructions of voyages on replica ships of the past is demonstrated. It is concluded that in order to acquire the proper level of national consciousness, Russians need systematic historical education and enlightenment.
About the Author
I. E. Pavlenko
Non-governmental organization "Historical Taganrog Fund"
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Igor E. Pavlenko, CandSc (Tech.), Chairman of Non-governmental organization "Historical Taganrog Fund"
Taganrog
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Pavlenko I.E. A Brief Outline of Navigation on the Black and Azov Seas from Antiquity to the Russian Regular Fleet. Russia: Society, Politics, History. 2023;(4(9)):22-57. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.56654/ROPI-2023-4(9)-22-57
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