Sevmash told to speed up sub constructions
Head of the Russian navy, Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky, gave a clear instruction to the submarine yard Sevmash in Severodvinsk to speed up the on-going construction of several nuclear-powered strategic submarines.
Successful testing of ”Yuri Dolgorukii”
The vessel, which will become one Russia’s most lethal Navy weapons, the strategic nuclear submarine “Yuri Dolgorukii”, has returned to Severodvinsk after successful testing in the White Sea.
Patriarch Kirill arrives in Solovki
Leader of the Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill today arrived in Solovki, the holy islands in the White Sea. -This is one the spiritual capitals of our motherland, the Patriarch said when arriving.
40 wildfires rage in Arkhangelsk Oblast
A total of 40 wildfires covering a territory of more than 5000 hectares still rage in Arkhangelsk Oblast.
Diamond mining expanding in Arkhangelsk
The second development phase in the Lomonosov diamond mining project in Arkhangelsk will start in 2014, leader of the Severalmaz company confirms.
Russian Navy gets new equipment for deep diving
By the end of 2010, Russian submariners will be equipped with new vital emergency equipment.
Search for missing crew and passengers called off
Search for the eight still missing persons from the sunken freighter Varnek has been called off. The vessel sank in a storm in the White Sea in the end of July.
Port of Arkhangelsk on the way out of crisis
Turnover in the port of Arkhangelsk rose with 36.5 percent in the first seven months of 2010. This might be a sign of better times for the port, which had a 30 percent decline in 2009.
Wildfires spreading north
Forest fires are spreading in nearly all the regions in the European part of Russia. The situation in the North-Western Federal District is getting more and more complicated. Huge fires are registered in Arkhangelsk and Komi regions and in Karelia.
115 villages in Arkhangelsk threatened by wildfire
A total of 115 villages in Arkhangelsk Oblast are located in zones adjacent to wild fires, regional authorities say.
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