Malakhiv kurgan (Park) (Sevastopol)

 park, hill, place with historical importance, interesting place, war memorial, object of cultural heritage of federal importance (Russia)

It is a memorial complex dedicated to the first defense of Sevastopol in 1854-1855 years, park, alley Friendship. Trees that were planted alleys celebrities around the world. For the first time the name of Malakhov Kurgan (MK) appeared on the master plan of the city of Sevastopol in 1851. During the first defense of Sevastopol 1854-1855's height MK located in the heart of the defensive line, covering the city from the east. Here was one of the main command posts of Defense city, where 5 Oct., 1854 was fatally shot the head of the first defense of Sevastopol, Vice-Admiral Vladimir Kornilov, a 27 Jun, 1855 also received a fatal wound succeeded VA Kornilova at the head of Defense - PS Nakhimov. On the history of names mound, there are several versions and legends, including one on which the mound was a name on behalf of Staff-Captain MM Malakhov, who served on the Black Sea fleet and the house which was on the Korabelna Storona on the slopes of this height.