The Alexander Barracks, Belgorod-Dniester
Not far from the Scythian grave in Belgorod-Dniester is the so-called Alexandrovskie barracks, to be exact - what`s left of them. This listed building was built in 20-30 years of the 19th century, according to the decree of the Russian emperor Alexander the Great. The name of the barracks associated with his name, although it was completed under Nicholas I. Imperial decree was not accidental: Alexander wanted to strengthen its border in Bessarabia, so Akkerman unfolded military construction. The officer corps and soldiers` barracks were made in oriental style and used for its intended purpose almost 170 years.
In the mid-90s of the last century there has been bred Ukrainian military unit, and the architectural complex of the Defense Ministry, it was decided to transfer to communal ownership of Belgorod-Dniester. As for the monument of architecture had to follow and care, the city did not appreciate such offerings. Soon deserted military town began subjected to raids of various vandals, turned it into ruins with complete indifference of local authorities. Crown and the end of all this was a fire finally destroyed the barracks.
There is still worth a visit and look at what could not destroy nor thieves, nor fire, nor merciless time. You can do this by going to the address: street Shabo, 51B.
