Russia set to rebuild its nuclear-powered cruisers

The Russian Defense Ministry plans to overhaul its four Project 1144 nuclear-powered cruisers.

Notably, the Admiral Nakhimov heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser will reenter service in 2012, after lengthy repairs (that will have lasted over a decade in total) are completed.

The possibility of the cruisers' return has been one of the most hotly discussed topics among analysts and enthusiasts alike.

Everyone is keen to discover to what extent these warships meet current naval requirements.

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