Sevastopol (Ukrainian Sevastopol [2], in 1783-1784 and 1797-1826 respectively - Akhtiar, starogrecheskoe - Hersonissos, Old Russian - Korsun) - a city of state of Ukraine, Hero City. Located in the south-west of the Crimean peninsula on the Black Sea coast, the historic center of Sevastopol is located on the south side of the Sevastopol bay. Laid down by the decree of Empress Catherine II in 1783. The largest ice-free sea commercial and fishing port, industrial, scientific, technical, recreational, cultural and historical center. In Sevastopol, located naval base Russian Black Sea Fleet and the Ukrainian Navy.
