Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke during the keel-laying ceremony of the new nuclear icebreaker Stalingrad, highlighting Russia’s leadership in Arctic shipbuilding.
In his speech, Putin highlighted that Russia is currently the only country in the world capable of mass-producing powerful nuclear icebreakers. The Stalingrad will be the sixth vessel in its class, following Arktika, Sibir, Ural, Yakutia, with Chukotka and Leningrad under construction.
The program relies entirely on domestic technologies and represents a major achievement for Russian shipbuilders, nuclear scientists, engineers, and designers.
Strengthening Russia’s position in the Arctic, ensuring cargo passage along the Northern Sea Route, and supporting the Trans-Arctic transport corridor (TATC), Putin emphasized the role of icebreakers in the development of Arctic cities, ports, and local employment.
00:00Today's keel-laying date for this powerful new icebreaker is particularly significant.
00:08It was during these days that the fierce battle for Stalingrad marked a turning point,
00:13with the Soviet offensive beginning, culminating in the encirclement and complete defeat of the enemy.
00:20From the banks of the Volga, our troops relentlessly advanced to victory.
00:24I am confident that the new icebreaker, Stalingrad, will bear this proud name with dignity.
00:35Operating in the harsh arctic conditions, blazing a path through the ice,
00:39she will become yet another symbol of the talent, strength, and creative energy of our people,
00:44their ability to set and implement the most daring plans, and to persevere in the most difficult times.
00:49Today, Russia is actively and consistently developing its unique icebreaker fleet, adding modern technology to it.
01:02This undoubtedly owes much to our remarkable shipbuilders, nuclear scientists, engineers, designers, workers, and specialists of various professions.
01:11Thank you for your tremendous work and your dedication to achieving the best possible results.
01:20It is thanks to you that Russia is now the only country in the world capable of serial production and construction of powerful,
01:27reliable nuclear icebreakers, and crucially, using its own domestic technologies.
01:31The icebreaker Stalingrad will be the sixth serial ship in its class.
01:42The first four icebreakers, the lead icebreaker Arktika, and three serial vessels, Sibir, Ural, and Yakusha,
01:49are already successfully serving in arctic waters, providing cargo transportation along the northern sea route.
01:55Construction of two more icebreakers in this series, Chekotka and Leningrad, continues at the Baltic shipyard.
02:06A great deal of work lies ahead.
02:10I am confident that it will proceed smoothly and on schedule.
02:13Despite all the current difficulties and challenges, we will continue to expand the capabilities of our icebreaker fleet,
02:22develop domestic shipbuilding, and create breakthrough scientific and technological advances.
02:26The tasks before us are, without exaggeration, historic.
02:32It is essential to consistently strengthen Russia's position.
02:36Strengthening Russia's position in the Arctic, fully utilizing our country's logistics potential,
02:42and ensuring the development of a promising trans-Arctic transport corridor from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok are essential.
02:48And, of course, the comprehensive development of Arctic cities and towns, the creation of new jobs,
02:57and the improvement of people's living standards and quality of life directly depend on icebreakers,
03:02high ice-class vessels, and the development of Arctic port infrastructure.
03:10All of this is among our key priorities for the years to come.
03:13In conclusion, I would like to wish success to the wonderful team of the Baltic shipyard,
03:22the employees of the United Shipbuilding Corporation of Rosatom,
03:25the other companies involved in this project,
03:28and everyone who contributes to the development of the Arctic and to the strengthening and development of Russia.
03:44of the Arctic space here in $7.40 billion.
03:52You're going to be amazing.
03:54The future of our."
03:55You're going to be amazing.
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