Taganrog

Taganrog, a seaport of Russia, in the government of Ekaterinoslav, on the north shore of the Sea of Azov, 15 miles W. of the mouth of the Don. The port is shallow, and the harbour unprotected; but there is a large export trade in wheat, as well as linseed, hempseed, skins, wool, butter, and tallow. The imports are mainly wine, machinery, and fruit. There are many handsome public buildings. Founded by Peter the Great in 1698, the town was bombarded during the Crimean war by an Anglo-French fleet. Pop. 56,047.