Russia marks Pacific Fleet Day

Russia marks Pacific Fleet Day on May 21.

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

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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."

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

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

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

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

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The Guards guided-missile cruiser Varyag underway at sea.

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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.

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

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