It is a mideum-size Russian Southern city with a great cultural legacy. Taganrog was founded by Rassian tzar Peter the Great in 1698. So, it just celibrated its third centennary. Built in 1841 and named after the tzar Alexander who died in Taganrog. Taganrog Yacht Club was established on August 12, 1908.
Some boats there are quite impressive.
Taganrog State University owens one of the yachts and orginizes free sails for participants of the exchange program. Built in 1866. Was named after Anton Chekhov a Russian novelist who was born in Taganrog. The building is located in the historic downtown district on Petrovskaya Street. City Administration building is across the street from the theatre.