Russia marks Pacific Fleet Day on May 21.

Russia marks Pacific Fleet Day on May 21. Some episodes from the life of the crew of the Guards guided-missile cruiser Varyag.

Sailor-initiation ceremony aboard the Guards guided-missile cruiser Varyag underway at sea. After drinking a cup of pure seawater, a young sailor proclaims: "Mother, I'm now a Pacific Fleet sailor."

The guard-of-honor company of the guided-missile cruiser Varyag during an exercise.

Launching a motor boat from the Guards guided-missile cruiser Varyag underway at sea.

An evening tea party aboard the Guards guided-missile cruiser Varyag.

Russia will celebrate Pacific Fleet Day on May 21. The Guards guided-missile cruiser Varyag underway at sea.

The Guards guided-missile cruiser Varyag underway at sea.

Russia marks Pacific Fleet Day on May 21. The Guards guided-missile cruiser Varyag underway at sea. A wreath in memory of Russian sailors killed in the 1905 battle of Tsushima Strait.

A sailor bidding farewell to his relatives before a long-duration mission.

An officer bidding farewell to his relatives before a long-duration mission.
