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Ruler of the Oceans: Russia Celebrates Pacific Fleet Day

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Celebrating its storied history, the Russian Pacific Fleet marks another anniversary since its establishment on May 21, 1731, as a cornerstone of Russia's naval prowess in the Asia-Pacific region.
Created to protect national interests across the vast oceans, Russia's Pacific Fleet boasts an impressive array of capabilities from powerful Borei class nuclear-capable submarines armed with Bulava missiles submarines to formidable surface combatants like the Admiral Panteleyev destroyer and the Varyag cruiser.
Headquartered in Vladivostok, with key bases in several strategic locations including Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the fleet not only secures Russia’s eastern borders but also serves as a critical element of the country's global maritime strategy.
As it commemorates this special day, the Russian Pacific Fleet continues to enhance its operational readiness, reflecting its enduring legacy and ongoing commitment to safeguard the maritime avenues critical to Russia’s trade and security.
Explore Sputnik’s gallery to learn more about the Russian Pacific Fleet:
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Honor guard of the heavy nuclear missile cruiser Pyotr Velikiy during maritime drills.

Honor guard of the heavy nuclear missile cruiser Pyotr Velikiy during maritime drills.  - Sputnik International
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Honor guard of the heavy nuclear missile cruiser Pyotr Velikiy during maritime drills.

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Moskit anti-ship supersonic cruise missile launched during drills in the Sea of Japan.

Moskit anti-ship supersonic cruise missile launched during drills in the Sea of Japan.  - Sputnik International
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Moskit anti-ship supersonic cruise missile launched during drills in the Sea of Japan.

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A naval officer meets his relatives in Vladivostok after patrolling the Pacific and Indian Ocean.

A naval officer meets his relatives in Vladivostok after patrolling the Pacific and Indian Ocean.  - Sputnik International
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A naval officer meets his relatives in Vladivostok after patrolling the Pacific and Indian Ocean.

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The solemn ceremony of launching the diesel-electric submarine of project 636.3 (Varshavyanka) Volkhov for the Pacific Fleet in St. Petersburg.

The solemn ceremony of launching the diesel-electric submarine of project 636.3 (Varshavyanka) Volkhov for the Pacific Fleet in St. Petersburg. - Sputnik International
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The solemn ceremony of launching the diesel-electric submarine of project 636.3 (Varshavyanka) Volkhov for the Pacific Fleet in St. Petersburg.

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A lady-radio operator of a Marine Corps unit during a battalion's tactical exercises of the Pacific Fleet.

A lady-radio operator of a Marine Corps unit during a battalion's tactical exercises of the Pacific Fleet. - Sputnik International
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A lady-radio operator of a Marine Corps unit during a battalion's tactical exercises of the Pacific Fleet.

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The rescue tug Fotiy Krylov breaks ice for further towing of the abandoned vessel Yeruslan in an emergency condition. The ship in question will be transported to the shipyard in the waters of the Amur Bay.

The rescue tug Fotiy Krylov breaks ice for further towing of the abandoned vessel Yeruslan in an emergency condition. The ship in question will be transported to the shipyard in the waters of the Amur Bay. - Sputnik International
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The rescue tug Fotiy Krylov breaks ice for further towing of the abandoned vessel Yeruslan in an emergency condition. The ship in question will be transported to the shipyard in the waters of the Amur Bay.

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Russian servicemen during Pacific Fleet drills.

Russian servicemen during Pacific Fleet drills.  - Sputnik International
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Russian servicemen during Pacific Fleet drills.

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A Ka-27 search helicopter lifts a dummy on board as part of honing crew skills to rescue victims.

A Ka-27 search helicopter lifts a dummy on board as part of honing crew skills to rescue victims. - Sputnik International
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A Ka-27 search helicopter lifts a dummy on board as part of honing crew skills to rescue victims.

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A serviceman fires a heavy machine gun during Pacific Fleet drills.

A serviceman fires a heavy machine gun during Pacific Fleet drills. - Sputnik International
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A serviceman fires a heavy machine gun during Pacific Fleet drills.

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The Pacific Fleet Marine Corps land using armored personnel carriers (BTR-80) during preparations for a naval parade in Vladivostok.

The Pacific Fleet Marine Corps land using armored personnel carriers (BTR-80) during preparations for a naval parade in Vladivostok. - Sputnik International
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The Pacific Fleet Marine Corps land using armored personnel carriers (BTR-80) during preparations for a naval parade in Vladivostok.

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A bilge sailor of the diesel submarine Ust-Kamchatsk of the Pacific Fleet during drills.

A bilge sailor of the diesel submarine Ust-Kamchatsk of the Pacific Fleet during drills.  - Sputnik International
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A bilge sailor of the diesel submarine Ust-Kamchatsk of the Pacific Fleet during drills.

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The Marshal Krylov vessel, capable ot tracking intercontinental ballistic missiles launches.

The Marshal Krylov vessel, capable ot tracking intercontinental ballistic missiles launches. - Sputnik International
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The Marshal Krylov vessel, capable ot tracking intercontinental ballistic missiles launches.

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Reconnaissance units of Pacific Fleet Marine Corps train to repel the attacks of sabotage group and liberate infrastructure captured by enemy forces.

Reconnaissance units of Pacific Fleet Marine Corps train to repel the attacks of sabotage group and liberate infrastructure captured by enemy forces. - Sputnik International
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Reconnaissance units of Pacific Fleet Marine Corps train to repel the attacks of sabotage group and liberate infrastructure captured by enemy forces.

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Musicians from the Pacific Fleet Military Band express support to participants of the special military operation.

Musicians from the Pacific Fleet Military Band express support to participants of the special military operation. - Sputnik International
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Musicians from the Pacific Fleet Military Band express support to participants of the special military operation.

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Suspension of training bombs to the Ka-27 anti-submarine helicopter ahead of a training flight.

Suspension of training bombs to the Ka-27 anti-submarine helicopter ahead of a training flight.  - Sputnik International
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Suspension of training bombs to the Ka-27 anti-submarine helicopter ahead of a training flight.

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