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Stalingrad - Russia Rolls Out One-of-a-Kind Icebreaker Fleet: President Putin

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Russia is actively and consistently developing its unique icebreaker fleet, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.
"Today, Russia is actively and consistently developing its unique icebreaker fleet, adding modern technology to it," Putin said at the keel-laying ceremony for the Stalingrad nuclear icebreaker via videoconference.
The construction of nuclear icebreakers in Russia is being carried out using domestic technologies, Putin added.
"I am confident that the new icebreaker Stalingrad will bear this proud name with dignity. Working in the harsh Arctic conditions, blazing a path through the ice, it will become yet another symbol of the talent, strength, and creative energy of our people, their ability to set and implement the most daring plans, and to persevere in the most difficult times," the Russian president added.
Russia is the only country in the world capable of mass-producing reliable nuclear icebreakers, Putin added.
"Despite all the current difficulties and challenges, we will continue to expand the capabilities of our icebreaker fleet, develop domestic shipbuilding, and create breakthrough scientific and technological advances," Putin also said.
The Russian president also expressed confidence that construction of the Chukotka and Leningrad nuclear icebreakers will proceed smoothly and on schedule.
"It is important to consistently strengthen Russia's position, strengthen Russia's position in the Arctic, and fully realize our country's logistics potential," Putin said.
All plans for the development of Russia's nuclear icebreaker fleet will be fulfilled, Putin underscored.
The Russian president also gave permission for laying of the keel plate of the Stalingrad nuclear icebreaker.
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