The Russian sailing ship Kruzenshtern arrived in the capital of Cuba on a two-day visit.
© RIA Novosti . Oleg ViazmitinovThe Russian sailing ship Kruzenshtern arrived in the capital of Cuba on a two-day visit.
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The Russian sailing ship Kruzenshtern arrived in the capital of Cuba on a two-day visit.
© RIA Novosti . Oleg ViazmitinovThe visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Moscow and Havana.
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The visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Moscow and Havana.
© RIA Novosti . Oleg ViazmitinovThe famous vessel was met by a Cuban honor guard.
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The famous vessel was met by a Cuban honor guard.
© RIA Novosti . Oleg ViazmitinovThe arrival of the famous sailing ship was a significant event both for the locals and Russian ex-pats living in Havana.
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The arrival of the famous sailing ship was a significant event both for the locals and Russian ex-pats living in Havana.
© RIA Novosti . Oleg ViazmitinovThe ship’s crew laid a wreath to Soviet Soldier Monument after their arrival.
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The ship’s crew laid a wreath to Soviet Soldier Monument after their arrival.
© RIA Novosti . Oleg ViazmitinovA photo exhibition dedicated to Russian-Cuban diplomatic relations was opened to the public.
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A photo exhibition dedicated to Russian-Cuban diplomatic relations was opened to the public.
© RIA Novosti . Oleg ViazmitinovThe opportunity to board the vessel was a treat for Cubans of all ages.
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The opportunity to board the vessel was a treat for Cubans of all ages.
© RIA Novosti . Oleg ViazmitinovThe crew attended a service at the Russian Orthodox Church in Havana and the ship was blessed for its voyage home.
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The crew attended a service at the Russian Orthodox Church in Havana and the ship was blessed for its voyage home.
© RIA Novosti . Oleg ViazmitinovThe Kruzenshtern is widely regarded as one of the jewels of the Russian sailing fleet.
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The Kruzenshtern is widely regarded as one of the jewels of the Russian sailing fleet.
© RIA Novosti . Oleg ViazmitinovThe vessel was moored near the historic center of the city and the crew had the opportunity to explore the Cuban capital.
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The vessel was moored near the historic center of the city and the crew had the opportunity to explore the Cuban capital.
© RIA Novosti . Oleg ViazmitinovThe Kruzenshtern was built in 1926 and in spite of its age it is well-maintained and furnished with up-to-date equipment.
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The Kruzenshtern was built in 1926 and in spite of its age it is well-maintained and furnished with up-to-date equipment.
© RIA Novosti . Oleg ViazmitinovMany visitors wanted a look at the vessel’s wheelhouse.
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Many visitors wanted a look at the vessel’s wheelhouse.
© Сollage by RIA Novosti Oleg ViazmitinovChildren enjoyed the opportunity to visit the vessel.
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Children enjoyed the opportunity to visit the vessel.
© RIA Novosti . Oleg ViazmitinovThe crew put on a concert before sailing off.
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The crew put on a concert before sailing off.
© RIA Novosti . Oleg ViazmitinovThe sailing ship Kruzenshtern left the port of Havana, the last stop on the Latin American leg of its ambitious transatlantic tour and sailed for home
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The sailing ship Kruzenshtern left the port of Havana, the last stop on the Latin American leg of its ambitious transatlantic tour and sailed for home