Vladimir Putin reviewed the Main Naval
Parade. Taking part in the parade were over 4,000 sailors from the Baltic,
Northern, Black Sea fleets and the Caspian Flotilla, over 40 ships and boats of various class as well as a group of naval aircraft.
The President visited the Nakhimov
Naval Academy where he inspected a new multi-purpose
building and learned about the amenities provided to cadets.
The Supreme Commander-in-Chief also congratulated
Navy personnel on Russia's Navy Day at a reception held at the Admiralty.
