The ceremony was also attended by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, Presidential Aide Alexei Dyumin, Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev, Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Alexander Moiseyev, and Governor of the Arkhangelsk Region Alexander Tsybulsky.
The Knyaz Pozharsky is a Borei-A class nuclear-powered submarine of the fourth generation. It is equipped with up-to-date missile and torpedo weapons, navigation, radio engineering and sonar systems, has high manoeuvrability characteristics and acoustic stealth.
The cruiser became the 142nd nuclear-powered submarine built at the Northern Machine-Building Enterprise (Sevmash), the largest shipbuilding plant in the country, which is part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation. There are plans to build six more nuclear-powered submarines there by 2030.
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Speech at the ceremony for raising the naval flag on the Knyaz Pozharsky nuclear-powered submarine cruiser
President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Comrades,
Today, here in Severodvinsk, one of Russia’s leading shipbuilding centres, we are raising the naval flag on the Knyaz Pozharsky strategic submarine cruiser and officially put it in service with the Russian Navy. I sincerely congratulate the shipbuilders and navy sailors on this significant and historic event.
In the very near future, this new missile-carrying submarine will take up duty to safeguard our maritime borders and strengthening the security of the Fatherland. This is already the fifth serial missile carrier of the Borei-A class delivered to the Navy over the past six years.
Such submarines form the core of the naval strategic nuclear forces. With their extensive modernisation potential, they will ensure the security of our state for decades to come.
The Knyaz Pozharsky is equipped with the most advanced radio-electronic systems and strike weapons, such as Bulava ballistic missiles, modern torpedo weapons, and sonar countermeasure systems.
Thanks to cutting-edge design solutions, the submarine features advanced power plants and navigation systems, while also offering significantly improved conditions for the crew’s service and rest.
Today, there are more than 70 vessels at various stages of construction at Russian shipyards. Here at Sevmash alone, six new nuclear submarines are scheduled to be built by 2030.
This rhythmic and consistent work will strengthen the economic stability of shipbuilding enterprises and their industrial partners, but, most importantly, it will help attract highly qualified personnel and further develop new high-tech solutions.
We will fully implement our plans to create a modern, powerful Navy, capable of ensuring Russia’s security and defending our national interests across all areas of the World Ocean. There can be no doubt about this.
I wish the crew of the Knyaz Pozharsky submarine success in fulfilling their assigned missions. And, in keeping with the good naval tradition – fair wind and seven feet under the keel!
(The ceremony of raising the naval flag on the Knyaz Pozharsky nuclear submarine cruiser. The Russian national anthem is played.)
Comrades, congratulations on the first raising of the naval flag!