Vladimir Kornilov is a Russian naval officer who rose to the rank of admiral. He actively participated in naval operations, which contributed to the development of the country's maritime glory. Kornilov is a hero of the Crimean War. The brave military leader was the organizer of the defense of Sevastopol and died tragically during the shelling of the besieged city.
From the biography of Vladimir Kornilov
The future military leader of Russia was born on a family estate in the Tver region on February 13, 1806. It is significant that Vladimir’s father was a naval officer in his youth, left the fleet with the rank of captain-commander, after which he held government posts in Siberia. Subsequently, Alexei Kornilov returned to the capital of Russia and took the senatorial chair.
Kornilov Jr. decided to continue the traditions of the family and become a sailor. Vladimir received his education in St. Petersburg, where he graduated from the Naval Cadet Corps, after which he was enrolled in the Guards Naval Unit. But the service was mainly held on the shore. The constant military drill weighed on Vladimir. He had almost parted with a military career, but his father intervened. On his initiative, his son was restored to military status and assigned to the Azov ship.
Career Officer
In the rank of midshipman Vladimir took part in the difficult campaign of his ship in the Mediterranean Sea. The command noticed the abilities of a young officer, who began to diligently study naval affairs and books on navigation.
In the Mediterranean Sea, the flagship of the Russian squadron "Azov" participated in the famous battle of Navarino (1827). The crew of the ship behaved courageously and heroically. In the battle, Kornilov supervised the firing of several Azov guns. For military skills and courage Vladimir Alekseevich was presented to several orders.
At the end of the heroic campaign, Kornilov served in the Baltic. But his former commander did not forget about his subordinate: Admiral Lazarev contributed to his transfer under his command to the Black Sea. During the Bosphorus expedition, Kornilov carried out an important mission of exploring the Straits, for which he was presented for an award.
In 1838, Vladimir Alekseevich received the post of chief of staff of the Black Sea Fleet and again came under the command of Lazarev. Kornilov took an active part in several major exercises and military campaigns. After some time, he was awarded the rank of captain I rank.
This was followed by a business trip to England, where Kornilov controlled the construction of several ships ordered by the Russian fleet. After the trip, the military career went up: he became rear admiral and was enrolled in the retinue of the emperor.
