The Web site English Russia has published a spectacular photo essay about these immense ships, the largest icebreakers ever constructed, and the only ones to be nuclear-powered. Here are a few photographs to whet your appetite.
There are many more photographs at the link, including larger versions of the few I've reproduced here. Very interesting viewing, and highly recommended.
Peter
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These are how the Russians supply their cities above the arctic circle. There is also serious talk about opening the Northern Sea Route. Its a route through the arctic seas along Russia's northern coast. Its a seagoing shortcut to Europe across the top of the world. The Finns build ice strengthened ships that are meant to escorted by these ice breakers.
Awesome is too short a word!
Check out the North Truckers in the same site: absolutely mind-blowing.
It is indeed a different world.
*drool*
That last one looks like something out of a sci-fi movie. So cool...
That entire site is amazing. Here's one from a Russian soldier fighting in Afghanistan, all done with a ballpoint pen!
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