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Putin launched the nuclear icebreaker Chukotka
"The nuclear icebreaker Chukotka will be the fourth serial icebreaker of this project. This is a serial icebreaker, and before that, two more ships of the same class are being built at the Baltic Shipyard in Yakutia. And Leningrad too." the president said According to him, the icebreaker Stalingrad is planned to be built next year.
In addition, the Far Eastern Zvezda shipyard is building a new generation nuclear icebreaker, the Lider. "It is the most powerful," said President Putin, emphasizing that "the creation of such a powerful and modern ship is yet another manifestation of Russia's industrial, scientific, human and technological potential." In his opinion, this is how the entire domestic economy should develop, relying on its own technologies and advanced scientific solutions.
President Putin noted that the implementation of plans to develop Arctic territories and increase cargo flows along the Northern Sea Route directly depends on strengthening the country's icebreaker fleet.
"Launch cleared!" The Russian President gave the order to sail, and the Chukotka was launched. According to tradition, a bottle of champagne was smashed against the side of the ship.
"Chukotka" is an icebreaker of the 22220 project. These are the most powerful icebreakers in the world. According to USC, these vessels can penetrate ice up to 3 meters thick. The icebreaker "Chukotka" is 174 meters long and 34 meters wide. The icebreaker is equipped with a nuclear power plant consisting of two reactors on the left and right sides. On the Northern Sea Route, these icebreakers can pave the way for caravan traffic and escort individual large-tonnage vessels. Participate in rescue operations.