I spent some time on the Moskva. Back in 1990, I was on the first U.S. Navy visit to the Soviet Union after relations started to thaw, to Sevastopol in Crimea (the part of Ukraine Russia took back in 2014). The ship was named Slava back then and was already the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet.
Wow, what a unreal experience sir.I spent some time on the Moskva. Back in 1990, I was on the first U.S. Navy visit to the Soviet Union after relations started to thaw, to Sevastopol in Crimea (the part of Ukraine Russia took back in 2014). The ship was named Slava back then and was already the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet.
We arrived in the morning and I attended a coordination meeting aboard Slava just after we tied up. First order of business was a few rounds of vodka shooters. I remember the ship had a lot of wood paneling and other decorations as well as multiple layers of paint covering up rust you'd never see on a U.S. Navy ship. On the bridge I remember smelling the cadmium burning off the vacuum tubes they were still using, reminded me of a 50's TV set.
Found a picture:
Putin is starting to shut the gas off now, Poland and Bulgaria first. He must figure that'll make the rest of Europe think about their support of Ukraine.
Trump tried to make western Europe think about their dependence on Russian energy but they wouldn't listen. Just like Trump pushing them to meet their 2% pledge and keep themselves strong militarily.
Well now western Europe is having an Aw Shit moment, dumb-asses.
easy sir
I never said they were true ……. Divide by 2…… still bad
Would ‘FLAGSHIP’ be considered one of the boats? LOL!!
I can’t believe he is still alive
I agree sir, keep waiting to wake up to the news and see that. No doubt he is not sleeping in the in the same place every night. it is obvious that Russia is not a super power. Putin has destroyed his country for decades. There is 0 doubt alot of Russians want his head in a brown paper sack.
