Saint Leontius of Tsarevo (died June 23, 1919) was a bishop of Petrovsk killed during the Russian Civil War.
In subsequent operations along the Caspian coast 11th Army troops, overcoming stiff resistance, in early 1920 liberated the towns of Petrovsk, Derbent, and finally Baku, facilitating the transfer of the richest oil region into the hands of the workers.
Petrovsk |
In route to Astrakhan (held by the Reds), the team of the steamship led by naval officers turned to the city of Petrovsk (Makhachkala) that was held by the White forces.
The unit was based at Petrovsk from January to 1 September 1919 when it was disbanded.