The book of Doctor of Historical Sciences G.E. Vaneev tells about the most important historical events in the life of the hero city of Sevastopol from its foundation to the present day. The appendix contains lists of persons awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for heroism and courage shown during the days of defense and liberation of the city during the Great Patriotic War; Heroes of Socialist Labor; list of enterprises and organizations of the city awarded orders of the USSR; list of Honorary Citizens of Sevastopol.