Best Russian nuclear subs to be deployed in the Far East
The Commander of the Pacific Fleet of Russian Navy Admiral Victor Fedorov publicly stated that he “can confirm that the two newest strategic submarines of the 4-th generation will be commissioned with the Pacific Fleet. "Alexander Nevsky" and "Vladimir Monomah" (the second and the third subs in the series) which are under construction at Sevmash will be deployed in the Far East. “This will take place after 2010”. Yuri Dolgoruki, the head sub was put in the water on April, 15. For 2-3 years it will pass tests. In the same period two other subs will be finished. "Yuri Dolgoruky" will be commissioned with the Northern Fleet.