The Russian Navy, preserving the fighting traditions of the Russian fleet, is proud of the glorious names of outstanding admirals, among which one of the first places undoubtedly belongs to Admiral Fyodor Fedorovich Ushakov (1745-1817). He immortalized his name, winning 43 naval battles, not knowing defeats, conquered the Crimea. F.F. Ushakov was one of the founders of the Black Sea Fleet. Your attention is offered the first volume of a three-volume collection of documents about the great Russian naval commander. It includes documents related to the activities of Ushakov for the period from 1768 to 1797. The materials tell about the first years of service in the Baltic Fleet, the Azov Flotilla and the Black Sea Fleet. This is followed by a documentary story about the combat activities of Fyodor Ushakov in the war with Turkey and the command of the Black Sea Fleet in 1787-1791. The most important dates of the life and activities of the great admiral are highlighted in a special section.