Welcome to the State of the Russian Navy Data Page...
Last updated: 7 Feb 1996
"The Russian Armed Forces will be shaped to take account of the major changes in the world and the country's actual economic potential. This...can be illustrated by the Navy. It will fully retain its role as a factor determining Russia's might as a great power...The decommissioning of obsolete ships will be combined with efforts to equip the Navy with modern hardware. The ships flying the St. Andrew's ensign should embody the most advanced achievements of Russian science and technology."
Current Intelligence Folder
Brief summaries of current items of interest, pertaining to the Russian Navy. (8 Jan 96)
A Developmental History of the Russian Aircraft Carrier Program
A look at the development of Soviet/Russian aircraft carriers, from the Moskva to the Ul'yanovsk. Includes ship silhouettes. UNDERGOING UPDATING
Index of Russian Naval Ship Names
A table of known names of ships in the Russian fleet, including type/class and commissioning dates. (NEW)
The Fleet
A summary of the following classes of vessels: aviation cruisers, submarines, major surface combatants, and small combatants. Also includes naval aviation, and a table of projected total force goals for the Russian Navy.
Ongoing Naval Construction Programs
Includes a rundown of specific surface and submarine construction programs, and information on active Russian naval shipyards.
Technical Folder
Technical overviews of Russian submarines, ships, and naval weapons. (Under construction).
This page is maintained by Robin J. Lee (amraam@netcom.com). As the state of the Russian fleet is constantly in flux, any updates, corrections, or comments would be greatly appreciated.