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In Ufa, a monument to Saint Admiral Feodor Ushakov was unveiled.translated

September 8, 2026 · 1 min read

On September 8, 2026, in the center of the capital of Bashkortostan city Ufa, in a square near the Museum of Polar Explorers named after Valerian Albanov, they solemnly unveiled a monument-bust to the distinguished naval commander and righteous warrior Feodor Ushakov.

The ceremony of unveiling the sculpture was led by the Head of the Republic Radий Khakimov, reported to the "Faith" magazine by the initiative group implementing the project for the construction of a spiritual-historical complex in honor of the Saint Righteous Warrior Feodor Ushakov in Moscow (Left Bank).

Photo provided by the initiative group implementing the project for the construction of a spiritual-historical complex in honor of the Saint Righteous Warrior Feodor Ushakov in Moscow (Left Bank)

— Feodor Ushakov is an example of a person whose service to the Fatherland was the work of his entire life, — commented on the unveiling of the monument the head of the initiative group Dmitry Shlapak. — It is important for us that the memory of him remains alive and present in the urban space, so that new generations can approach it. The installation of the bust in Ufa is another step in this work. We hope that it will become a place where people can remember the history of the great naval commander, his unshakable faith, and his devoted service to his country....

Source: Журнал ФОМА  ·  Read the full story →
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