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Shtrandman developed the project
At the end of the XVIII century. Kuznetsk city remained an important reference point on the eastern flank of the linear system of border from the Caspian to Altai. To modernize the fortifications Kuznetsk commander of the Siberian Corps Lieutenant-General Gustaf Shtrandman developed the project -
"Swamp citadel" is already built.
In April 1798 Emperor Paul I approved this project. In 1799, in one year (the so-called "Swamp citadel") at the foot of Mount Ascension is already built. On the mountain's unique construction engineering and fortification it began only in 1800. -
it established a system of defensive ditches and ramparts
In 1806, it established a system of defensive ditches and ramparts. Of the buildings that existed prior to the construction site of the fortress it has been preserved only a wooden chapel of the Ascension. Construction of the fortress was made prisoners and civilian contractors. With the construction of the fortress were taken into account the latest achievements of military art of serfdom in Western Europe of the XVIII century -
Kuznetsk fortress
Kuznetsk fortress is a historical and architectural monument of federal significance. It was built in 1820 on Mount Ascension on the decree of Emperor Paul I. The fortress was considered part of the Siberian line and was intended to protect South Siberia to the Chinese threat. Kuznetsk fortress did not take part in military action since the construction. -
Fortress was not needed
By the end of 1830. Fortress was not needed, a gradual withdrawal of military forces from its territory. -
It abolished as a military
In 1846, the fortress was abolished as a military. -
the fortress was taken off the balance of the Ministry of War
In 1846, the fortress was taken off the balance of the Ministry of War and handed over Altai mountain department. In the fortress several times made the internal restructuring of buildings, some of them were sold for scrap. In 1860-ies. in one of the converted buildings of the fortress lived unmarried lower ranks Kuznetsk wheelchair team. -
Kuznetsk fortress is a prison of Tomsk
In 1870, at the Kuznetsk fortress prison of Tomsk province of criminals was organized. She called Kuznetsk fortress prison. -
Еhe church for the needs of the prison
In 1872 he began demolition and rebuilding of the tower travel Spy Kuznetsk fortress for structures based on its lower floor of the gate of t. In 1876 built church was consecrated in the name of St. Elijah the Prophet. In 1877, it was demolished dilapidated chapel of the Ascension and in the same year, next to rebuilt a new one-story wooden chapel on a rubble foundation, also consecrated on Ascension Day. -
It became a museum
In 1991 in Novokuznetsk it was founded Historical and Architectural Museum "Kuznetsk fortress"
