The President of Russia Vladimir Putin in the Crimea met with former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi at the memorial to the fallen in the Crimean war, the soldiers of the Kingdom of Sardinia. data about this RIA " Novosti ". In 1882, the Italians chose a mount for apparatus of the cemetery and reburial of their compatriots. At its top was built a chapel Of Balaklava marble-like limestone. Under the chapel is the crypt, which led a few steps. Near the chapel there was a well. Necropolis surrounded by a stone fence. Kept cemetery with funds of the Italian government, Under the supervision of the Consul, who came From Odessa. during the second defense of Sevastopol took place on the mountain best defensive line, several times the height passed From hand to hand. The cemetery and chapel were destroyed, their remains were dismantled at the end of 50-ies. The location of the necropolis today can be ascertained visually by thickets of cactus-prickly pears, imported From Italy in the 19th century. Of the tombstones have been preserved only one plate. In September 2004, at the base of the mountain Gasfort near the highway Yalta-Sevastopol was erected a memorial dedicated to the memory of the dead in the Crimean war soldiers of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Before this it was declared that Berlusconi arrived in the Crimea with a private visit. About Berlusconi plans to visit Russia in a few days, said on Wednesday the press-Secretary of the head of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov. He revealed that Berlusconi wants to hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Berlusconi ? one Of the few European politicians who fully supported the position of Russia on the Ukrainian crisis. The actions of Western diplomacy regarding Russia after the annexation of Crimea He described then as " reckless and far from constructive spirit." In addition, the veteran Italian politicians criticized the decision to stop for a meeting in the format of "big eight" with the participation of Russia, calling it " anti-historical and counter-productive ". Berlusconi at home according to information from recent surveys is on the 7th place with 27% in the personal popularity chart. Remember, the Russian President has repeatedly stated his friendly relations with Berlusconi, which continued after the resignation of Italian as the Prime Minister. So, at the end of June, Putin and Berlusconi rested on Altai. They also met in Rome on 10 June, after the end of the official program of the visit of the head of the Russian Federation in Italy.