Sputnik – A group of Russia’s Northern Fleet warships, including the Admiral Gorshkov frigate and the Kazan nuclear-powered submarine, has made a courtesy visit to the Cuban capital of Havana.
Warships of Russia’s formidable Baltic Fleet entered the port of Havana Saturday as a sign of the stalwart alliance between Russia and Cuba. The Smolny vessel was the first to enter the port, accompanied by the Neustrashimy (lit. Fearless) frigate and the Yelnya vessel.
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Hundreds of Cuban citizens stand in queue to visit a Russian warship.
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Crew of the Baltic Fleet warships gets ticker-tape reception in Havana.
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Russian warships fired 21 round – a typical greeting upon entering the port of a friendly foreign state. Cuban artillery also fired several rounds to show respect for the Russian Navy.
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The Russian vessel Smolny arrives at Havana harbor under the admiring glances of Cuban citizens.
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Russian warships enter the Cuban port of Havana.
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The ships are expected to remain on the island from July 27 to 30.
A street vendor walks his bicycle by the Russian vessel Smolny.
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