Monument "The stone of reconciliation"
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"The stone of reconciliation" - a memorial sign, which opened in Sevastopol in 1994, in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Crimean War. The monument was erected on the site where once was located the fourth English redoubt.

The Crimean War lasted for three years - from 1853 to 1856. Major military operations took place in Sevastopol, while the Russian army was opposed by a powerful coalition - Britain, France, Turkey, the Kingdom of Sardinia. Monument "Reconciliation Stone" is a symbol of unity of peoples as well as the heroic defense of Sevastopol ordinary citizens and sailors for 369 days.

Monument "The stone of reconciliation" was established by order of the President of Ukraine - Leonid Kuchma. His discovery was invited to a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, and his wife - the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Russian ambassador in Ukraine - Leonid Smolyakova, France - Michel Yves Pessika, Italy - Vittorio Surdo and Turkey - Adjara Hermia, England - S. Himensa.

"The stone of reconciliation" is a roughly hewn stone delivered to the city cemetery, mounted on a square plinth. A small plaque attached on the stone reads: "In memory of all those who died in the Crimean War, and for a lasting peace between their descendants." The inscription is made in Russian and English.

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