Ivanovo fort
Ivanovsky fort is located near the village of Oktyabrsky at the confluence of two rivers and Berestovaya Berestovenka. Ivanovsky fort - the object of defensive architecture, which is not much in the Ukraine, so it is sure to be of interest to any tourist.
From the history of the fort Ivanovo
Ivanovsky fort (Fort St. John) - a unique, well-preserved fortress, part of the Ukrainian defense line stretching 285 km between the rivers Dnieper and Don. So called complex of military installations for the protection of Kievan Rus from the barbarian invasions of the Crimean Tatars.
In the 18th century, the Russian government has decided to tighten control over their territories. In 1730, French engineer fortification General Peter de Bruyne entrust the construction of a new defense line. It took place along the river and Berestovaya and defend the territory and Izyumske Murawski Way. The protection consisted of 20 regiments of national militia in the amount of 22 thousand. Man, armed with 210 artillery pieces. After Russia`s victory in 1774. in the Russian-Turkish war of Ukrainian defense line has lost its function as the borders of the empire were pushed far to the south. Despite this, the fortress located on it facilitated the development of the region. Near them there were new settlements. This is now telling us the names of many villages in the south of Kharkiv.
Plan fortress
Ivanovsky fort in October is a perfect square with sides of about 100 m. In each corner bastions located. The southern and eastern walls are additionally equipped with a triangular ravelins (earthen mounds), intended to cover the defense. In the center of the fortress is usually constructed well, the powder magazine, armory and equipment, barracks. Under the walls of the fort is laid ditch. In dozens of kilometers to the west and east of the fort stretches earthen mound about 2-4m in height. In ancient times, Ivanovo fort was equipped with watchtowers and a palisade of sharp copies.
This is truly a significant structure for its time because the necessary equipment was absent from the 18th century, the building was completely done by hand with shovels and bags to carry the earth. Also striking reasonableness of all components of the fort and its clear proportions.
Interesting Facts
- Experienced fortifier de Brin knew that the invaders will bypass the fortress and built a protection system is very tricky way, placing the fort at the base of a triangle of two rivers. Here, the shaft was interrupted for several kilometers and forms a trap. Cossacks came to the rescue could only finish in an ambush enemies. And now, the nearby village called Western and hunt.
- Number of people who participated in the construction, was truly enormous and is about 22 thousand. Soldiers and 10 thousand. Farmers.
How to get to the fortress of Ivanovo
Today, Ivanovo fort lies on the territory of two regions - the Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk. Before the fortress can be reached by train from Kharkov in the direction of the town Krasnohrad. The road takes a little over two hours. Exit the station and return Novoverbovka about a thousand meters back on track. Then turn into the forest and cross it in the direction of the north-east. At the exit of the woods on the hill stands a big earthwork. Ivanovsky fort in front of you!
