Monument Crossing the Danube

Military monument "Crossing the Danube" is located near the Ukrainian-Romanian border (7 km from the village Novoselskoe in the Odessa region). The monument was erected on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the crossing of the Russian troops across the Danube during the war between the Russian state and Turkey in 1828-1829.

Military span>Monument "Crossing the Danube" is located near the Ukrainian-Romanian border (7 km from the village Novoselskoe in the Odessa region). The monument was erected on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the crossing of the Russian troops across the Danube during the war between the Russian state and Turkey in 1828-1829. At this point Nicholas I with the army crossed the Danube and prepared for a march to Constantinople. As you know, this campaign ended with the signing of the Adrianople agreement.

A massive black obelisk made of cast iron is installed on the elevation to which the stairs lead.The pedestal is decorated with two-headed eagles of the Russian state emblem and four Turkish guns At the same time.The monument and the grandeur of the monument are made of cement pillars and a strong chain.

The memorial symbolizes the military spirit, glory and victory in battle. This is stated by an inscription mentioning the successful conclusion of the military campaign.