The Crimea Column

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A column initially named Siberian Column was erected at the border of the Babolovsky Park in 1777. The column was erected in memory of integration of the Crimea and Russia according to the Treaty of Kuchuk Kainarji concluded at the end of the Russo-Turkish War of 1768 – 1774.
The 15 meters high column was made of a single piece of Uralian marble and transported to St. Petersburg on a cart pulled by 120 horses. Trophies decorative composition was made by artist G.I. Kozlov upon legalization of the integration of the Crimea and Russia in 1783.
The composition includes Turkish banners, crescents, and arms. It was made at the Petersburg state bronze casting factory.
On October 22, 1785, the composition was mounted to the column and the column was named the Crimean Column.