AURORA (Russian cruiser)
- Address: Petrogradskaya Embankment
- Vicinity: Bolshaya Nevka River
- Urban District of Posadsky Okrug, StP in Saint Petersburg
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1903/00/00 | AURORA departs Kronstadt as part of Admiral Virenius's "reinforcing squadron" for Port Arthur. | |||||
| 1917/10/24 | At 9.40pm on 24 October 1917 (Old Style: 6 November New Style) a blank shot from a forecastle gun on the AURORA signals the start of the assault on the Winter Palace. | Great October Socialist Revolution |
| Particulars for AURORA (Russian cruiser): | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Type | Boat |
| Criteria | Exemplar |
| Owner | Federal |
| Area of Significance | Military |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Historic Use | Naval Facility |
| Boat Attribute | Pallada-class cruiser |
| Boat Type | Ship |
| Sight Category | Vehicle |
| Historic Use | Water-related |
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