Russian children’s author Valery Voskoboynikov passes away at 85 after multiple heart attacks
The Union of Writers of St. Petersburg acknowledged his death with profound sorrow, highlighting his lasting impact on Russian literature
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Belgorod tragedy deepens as woman’s body found in neighboring entrance, death toll rises to 16
This latest discovery brings the total number of lives claimed by the tragedy to 16, a reminder of the devastating impact of such incidents. Rescuers faced a harrowing challenge in reaching the neighbouring entrance due to the imminent threat of further collapse.
M-Class Submarines: general characteristics and the remarkable history of Soviet undersea warriors
The Soviet Union's innovative modular design and ground-breaking welding processes were demonstrated by the M-class submarines, also known as the Malyutka class, which were instrumental in WWII.
General characteristics unveiled: the evolution of Soviet submarine design in Project 611 or the Zulu-Class
The Soviet submarine Project 611, which resembled German U-boats, represented a post-World War II technological advance. They invented submarine launchers in 1956, transitioning from anti-aircraft weapons to ballistic missile platforms.
Whiskey-Class submarine: exploring the general characteristics of a Cold War naval powerhouse
German U-boats served as inspiration for the Soviet Union's Whiskey-class submarine, which was created in the 1940s. They began as coastal patrol boats and developed into guided missile submarines that could fire SS-N-3 Shaddock cruise missiles.
INS Kalvari (S23): general characteristics and historic legacy unveiled
The lead ship of the Indian Navy's Kalvari-class submarines, INS Kalvari (S23), was put into service on December 8, 1967. Given its name, which comes from the Malayalam word for "tiger shark," it demonstrated strength during its operational tenure till 1992.