The fifth strategic submarine of the Borei-A project began to operate as part of the strengthening of the Russian nuclear triad
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In Severodvinsk, at the Sevmash Shipyard, Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the Navy Flag Flab Facing Ceremony on the New Nuclear Strategic Submarine Kanyz Pozharsky, which is now officially part of the Russian Sea fleet.
“A new pillar of Russia’s strategic defense is ready to protect our maritime border for decades,” Putin said at the ceremony.
The event was attended by high -ranking Russian government officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, Presidential Advisor Alexey Dyumin and Nikolai Patrushev, Navy Commander Alexander Moiseev, and Arkhangelsk regional Governor Alexander Tsybulsky. 
Knyaz Pozharsky is the latest strategic explorer submarine from the project 955a borei-a The fourth generation, supported by the OK-650V nuclear reactor. This ship is one of the most sophisticated elements in the Russian nuclear triad, with high detectional, maneuvering and high attack capabilities.
Technical Specifications Knyaz Pozharsky:
- Project: 955A Borei-A (Fourth Generation Strategic Submarine)
- Propulsion: OK-650V nuclear reactor (with almost unlimited autonomy)
- Main weaponry: 16 Ballistic missiles RSM-56 Bulava
- Missile reach: more than 9,000 km
- Nuclear capacity: between 6 to 10 upstream hypersonic explosions per missile (up to 150 kt each)
- Maximum speed: up to 30 knots (~ 55 km/h)
Knyuz Pozharsky is a 142nd nuclear submarine built by Sevmash-the largest shipyard in Russia and part of the national ship industry corporation. According to authority, six additional nuclear submarines from the same type are planned to be sent until 2030. 
This ship was named in honor of Prince Dmitri Pozharsky, a historical figure who led Russian resistance to the occupation of Poland-Lituania in the 17th century. Now, this modern explorer is the fifth submarine of the Borei-A project which has been communicated in the last six years.
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