Kutuzovsky fountain is one of the most famous memorials of the Crimea. It was built in the early XIX century. The fountain is located at the foot of Mount Demerdzhi in the place of the flow of a mountain stream called Seung-soo. It is known that the stream is a source of healing.

The first information received on the fountain-monument relate to 1804. At that time it was called after the stream Seung-soo. The monument was built in the oriental style. The funds for its construction has provided the Turkish officer Ismail Agha, who was killed in a battle with Russian troops. By 1830, the fountain becomes more popular as a Kutuzov. According to legend, MI Kutuzov, who at the time the legendary Field Marshal, owes his life to the waters of the source, where the memorial was built.

At the head of a battalion of grenadiers, MI Kutuzov, while still a lieutenant colonel, July 23, 1774 a special distinguished bravery in battle with the Turkish army. The battle took place near the village noises, which currently has another name - Upper Kutuzovka. This battle has become a legend, as soldiers in the Russian army was 10 times lower than on the Turkish side. Legend has it that Kutuzov Battalion, including Lieutenant Colonel himself, fought so bravely, that they led to the horror of serasker Haji Ali Bey. Serasker feared that his army may die, and Kutuzov decided to stop. Take a good aim, he fired a shot in the famous military leader and got into his left temple. Having a terrible wound, the fearless captain fell to the ground. Bullet serasker came from his right eye.

Kutuzov was transferred to the grenadiers are nearby source Sung-Su, where he began to wash the wound. The soldiers witnessed a miracle occurs. Blood stopped in front of them, and the wound is completely closed. Recovering, Kutuzov got to his feet. As a result, Russian troops fled the 25 thousandth Turkish army. Kutuzov, who lost his right eye in battle, received for his heroism shown by the Order of St. George. By the time he was 29 years old.

Kutuzov for the miraculous healing was planted poplar at the place where once he washed the resulting wound. Later, there have established a memorial, called the Kutuzovsky. After hearing the story of the miraculous healing of Kutuzov, a lot of people on their arrival in Crimea tried to drink water from this unique, has healing properties of the source, which is near the famous Field Marshal tree was planted. Memorial was reconstructed in 1832. By 1956, according to the architectural design of Andrei Babitsky, the memorial was redesigned by sculptor L. Smerchinskim, who gave it its present appearance.

This is a very unusual monument shaped walls holding up the mountain. On the wall itself has carved inscription, which tells about events that happened in 1774. Also it has ornamental portrait of the legendary commander, under which mounted a small fountain. Just before the monument installed kernel related to the time of the Crimean War.

Kutuzovsky fountain is located in a beautiful area, near the slopes of Mount Demerdzhi south of Angarsk pass. If you find yourself in Crimea, make sure you take the time to visit the attractions of Alushta and look at the beautiful memorial, which was created in honor of the legendary personality.