Taganrog is situated on the shore of the Azov Sea about 45 miles from Rostov-on-Don. Due to its climate it is a beautiful place for the rest.
The history of the city starts with the foundation of the fortress and port city in 1698 by Peter the Great. Its rise and development are closely connected with the great and dramatic history of the Russian Empire, with its century-long struggle for the access to southern seas. Here for the first time, fireworks in honor of Azov Russian Navy's victories took place, that Navy being created by Peter the Great.
Now Taganrog is an important research, cultural and industrial center in Southern Russia. It has a vast network of educational establishments, ranging from Radio Engineering University and Teachers Training College to technical and vocational lyceums and high schools.
