Alushta

History of the town of Alushta begins with the Roman Empire , when Emperor Justinian I in the VI century . fortress was built Aluston

for a long time , this fortress was an important reference point for all states , which owned the Southern Coast of Crimea : Roman (Byzantine) Empire, the Khazar Khanate , Theodoro principality .During the rule of the Genoese city was one of the fortified centers captaincy Gothia (as was the part of the Genoese colonies in the Crimea, stretching roughly from Foree ( Foros ) to Aluston ) and was the subject of constant military conflicts between the Genoese and the Principality of Theodoro. The Italians called the city Lusta .Today only two towers of the medieval fortress of telling the audience about the history of this city.

In the late 19th century became a popular resort of Alushta and in 1902 received the status of the city.

At the same time was actively developing resort of Alushta suburb , part of the city today and called the Professor's Corner .Originally the area was called Tyrnak or Ternak ( krymskotat. tırnaq - nail) , then was named Professor's Corner , then the Working Corner (from 1920 ), and finally ( since 2001) Professor's Corner again .

Today is a resort town , which in the past 10 years have substantially changed its appearance , thanks to significant investments in its infrastructure.