10 RUB Rostov-on-Don 2012, GVS

The coin is 10 rubles, Rostov-on-Don in a series of City of Military Glory (WAN) released on July 2, 2012.

Rostov-on-Don Soviet remained until July 1942, when German troops began to advance to the Kuban and the Caucasus. July 24, 1942 in Rostov 17 army entered the Wehrmacht. The Nazis destroyed the civilian population of the city, more than 40 thousand people were killed, more than 53 thousand were driven into slavery in Germany. But thanks to the heroism of the defenders of Stalingrad, when the German group was surrounded and destroyed, and our troops were able to go on the offensive, Rostov - on - Don was liberated from the occupation. It was February 14, 1943.

May 5, 2008 to Rostov - on - Don was awarded the title "City of Military Glory."

The reverse of the coin features the coat of arms was approved in 1811 and depicting the tower - barrier from predatory raids of neighboring peoples, and trophies (weapons ever peoples).

The honorary title of City of Military Glory (WAN) is assigned to the Decree of President of the Russian Federation "For courage, steadfastness and mass heroism the defenders of the city, in the struggle for freedom and independence of the Motherland."