Russian Naval Ship Varyag docks in Colombo

Colombo, March 2, (Daily Mirror) The Russian Naval Ship Varyag arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit. 

The 187m long ship is a Missile Cruiser manned by a crew of 529. The Flag Officer of the ship is Captain 1st Rank Velichko Anatoly Vasicievich and Captain 2nd Rank  Glushakov Roman Nikolaevich serves as the Commanding Officer.

During their stay in Sri Lanka, the crew members of the ship are expected to take part in several programmes organised by the Sri Lanka Navy, with a view to promote camaraderie and visit some of the tourist attractions in the country.

Concluding the official visit, Varyag will depart the island tomorrow.