In new York city honoring the crew of the aircraft carrier "Admiral Kuznetsov"
In new York city honoring the crew of the aircraft carrier "Admiral Kuznetsov" and the cruiser "Peter the Great". Sailors handed in state awards. The flagship of the Russian fleet has returned from Syria where he successfully completed all the combat missions. It was the first in the history of the Navy of Russia such a large-scale campaign in the Mediterranean sea with the military application of naval aviation.
Ceremonial formation of the crew the shock ship group of the Northern fleet is the flagship aircraft carrier "Admiral Kuznetsov" and the cruiser "Peter the Great". And the very solemn part of the event started earlier. The personnel lined up on the upper deck of ships. He was welcomed with the boat commander.
"Admiral Kuznetsov" heads of the ship aircraft carrier group of the Northern fleet, performing tasks in the fight against terrorism in Syria. In the Kola Bay vehicles pass alternately, in accordance with the established regime of navigation. Upon arrival at the roads of Severomorsk heavy nuclear missile cruiser "Peter the Great" and aircraft-carrying cruiser "Admiral Kuznetsov" has produced the fireworks - 15 artillery rounds. The return salute is executed the destroyer of the Northern fleet "Admiral Ushakov", moored at the main pier of the naval base of the Northern fleet.
Traditionally, sailors who had returned from the military campaign will present roast piglets. Away from their native shores, the crews were almost 4 months. They provided air support for operations against militants of the terrorist organization in Syria. This campaign has already entered the history of Russian Navy: it is the first carrier-based aircraft was used for combat purposes.
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