"Pskov" (B-336) is a Russian nuclear-powered submarine of Project 945A "Kondor" (Condor), built at the Krasnoye Sormovo Plant in Nizhny Novgorod. It is part of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy. It is the sponsored submarine of the city of Pskov.[1][2]
Design and construction
"Pskov" belongs to the Project 945A "Kondor" series of multipurpose nuclear-powered submarines, a modification of the baseline Project 945 "Barrakuda" (Barracuda). Submarines of this series were built at the Krasnoye Sormovo Plant in Nizhny Novgorod.[2]
Service and sponsorship
The city of Pskov has long maintained a sponsorship relationship with the submarine. In October 2014, the submarine's commander, Captain 1st Rank Aleksey Ananko, paid an official visit to Pskov and met with the city's head, Ivan Tsetserskiy. During the meeting, they discussed assistance in furnishing the vessel, which was in the final stage of a scheduled overhaul: the discussion covered furniture, televisions, linoleum, rigging equipment, and paintings by Pskov artists.[1]
According to the commander, during the years-long overhaul the crew served aboard the submarine "Velikiy Novgorod" and then returned to "Pskov". At that time, three natives of Pskov were serving in the crew, and the candidacy of one more was under consideration. Once the overhaul was completed, the submarine was due to join the Northern Fleet's permanent-readiness forces.[1]
The city's head, Ivan Tsetserskiy, confirmed his readiness to provide assistance, noting that sponsoring the submarine is "a special source of pride and honor" for the people of Pskov, and expressed his intention to involve local patrons and sponsors in fundraising.[1]
Links
- Wikidata (Q4382971 — an entry in the free knowledge base)
Sources
- korabel.ru — Pskov Will Help Improve the Condition of Its Sponsored Submarine
- hdpic.club — Project 945 Submarine (43 Photos)
- pskov.aif.ru — The Submarine "Velikiye Luki" Took Part in the Navy Day Parade — AiF Pskov
- telegra.ph — Submariners Street, Nizhny Novgorod