title: From Akyar to Sevastopol: the Development of the Port City until the World War I
abstract: Akyar is a fortified port city located on the southern tip of the Crimean Peninsula.Originally a small Tatar settlement, this area was annexed by the Russians in 1783 and the city was renamed Sevastopol.While this port was once used as a trading port, the city's true importance stems from its being the centre of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.As is well known, a key factor shaping Russian foreign policy for long had been their quest for access to warm waters.When considering Russian geography, the 
journal: Codrul Cosminului