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Wide-scale training is underway in the Barents Sea as part of strategic command personnel training. President Vladimir Putin went on board the strategic submarine rocket cruiser Arkhangelsk to observe training

February 17, 2004

After arriving on board, the President examined the submarine, talked with officers, and familiarised himself with the conditions of their service.

Vladimir Putin also held a meeting with Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov, chief-commander of the navy Vladimir Kuroedov and the head of the Main Operational Department of the General Staff, Alexander Rukshin.

February 17, 2004