Three Russian naval ships in Colombo

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Three Russian naval ships of the Pacific Fleet arrived at the Port of Colombo today under the Command of Rear Admiral Vladmir A. Dmitriev and ships’ Commanding Officers for replenishment and crews’ relaxation.

The ships are “Marshal Shaposhnikov”, “Irkut” and “Alatau”. They were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on their arrival.

“Marshal Shaposhnikov” is an anti-submarine ship commanded by Captain 1st Rank Dmitriy V. Paschenyuk. It is 162.8 meters in length and has a displacement of 7,595 tons. The ship’s complement consists of 38 officers and 321 seamen.

The visiting Russian ships will stay in Sri Lanka until 08th June. The ships’ complements are scheduled to participate in a special programme organised by the Sri Lanka Navy during their stay in Sri Lanka.

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Waco Friday, 06 June 2014 01:48 PM

Russians must visit more often as they could.

kithsiri iddamalgoda Friday, 06 June 2014 03:54 PM

well come to sri lanka

jan chandra Saturday, 07 June 2014 04:45 AM

Cheers! Welcome to Sri Lanka

pussa Saturday, 07 June 2014 04:25 PM

Why they didnt come through hambanthota

king Saturday, 07 June 2014 02:42 PM

good.

perea Saturday, 07 June 2014 05:05 PM

it is probablt filled with chinese cargo

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