Azov, located in the Rostov Oblast of Russia, is a historic city situated on the Don River delta, where it flows into the Sea of Azov. With a subtropical climate, the city experiences warm summers and mild winters. Its rich history dates back to the 10th century, when it was a major trading post and fortress, and it has been ruled by various empires over the centuries, including the Byzantine Empire, the Golden Horde, and the Ottoman Empire. Azov is known for its architectural heritage, including the Azov Kremlin, a 15th-century fortress, and the Church of St. John the Baptist, a 17th-century Russian Orthodox church.
Ruslan Kolesnikov - Born on February 24, 2000 - Boxer - Gold medal at 2017 European Youth Championships | Gold medal at 2018 European Youth Championships | Gold medal at 2018 Youth World Championships | Silver medal at 2018 Youth Olympics
Alina Sanko - Born on December 31, 1998 - Beauty pageant contestant, and Model - Main prize in Miss Russia contest | Representation in Miss World | Miss Russia 2019 title
Joeri Vasiljevitsj Sjisjkin - Born on August 24, 1963 - Music teacher, Pedagogue, Conferencier, Musician, and Teacher - Order of Friendship | Merited Artist of the Russian Federation
Oleg Nikolaevich Maiborada - Born on July 2, 1962 - Painter - Winner of the All-Union Festival of Children's Games and Animated Films (1978) | Honoree of the title 'Person of the Year' (2009)
Юрий Фёдорович Кириллов - Born on November 19, 1948 - Military commander - Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 2nd class | Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class | Order of Military Merit
Yury Andreyevich Tabunshchikov - Born on October 10, 1939 - Scientist - Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class | Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"
Геннадий Михайлович Мироненко - Born on December 26, 1938 - Academic - Badge Commander of a ship | Medal "For Impeccable Service", 3rd class | Order of Courage | Jubilee Medal "300 Years of the Russian Navy" | Medal "In Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg" | Jubilee Medal "60 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR" | Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin" | Medal "Veteran of the Armed Forces of the USSR" | Jubilee Medal "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" | Order of the Red Star | Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR" | Order of the Red Banner | Medal "For Impeccable Service" | Jubilee Medal "70 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR" (died: July 15, 2018)
Aleksandr Aleksandrowicz Chomiakow - Born on August 25, 1932 - Economist - Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin" | Order of the October Revolution | Order of the Badge of Honour | Order of Lenin | Medal "Veteran of Labour" | Order of the Red Banner of Labour (died: March 20, 2014)
Григорий Степанович Гасенко - Born on February 1, 1910 - Children's writer, and Writer - Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class | Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" (died: May 9, 1985)
Piotr Pastuszenko - Born on August 22, 1905 - Politician - Medal "For the Restoration of the Donbas Coal Mines" | Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" | Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus" | Order of the Red Banner of Labour | Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" (died: April 1, 1971)