Project 68 bis cruisers.
Project 68 bis cruisers, according to NATO classification - Sverdlov class. One of the first post-war projects of artillery cruisers in the USSR. They can be on duty and conduct combat operations both near the coast and on the open sea. Serial construction of this type was carried out in accordance with the first post-war military shipbuilding program of the USSR, adopted in 1950. By the mid-1950s. 25 units were planned for construction along Avenue 68-bis. Laid down - 21 units, actually completed in various modifications - 14 units, for the Black Sea, Baltic, Northern and Pacific fleets of the USSR.
Light cruiser Sverdlov.
Light cruiser Sverdlov - built within the framework of Project 68bis. Since June 28, 1977 classified as a cruiser. Launched July 5, 1950. and entered service on May 15, 1952. became part of the 4th Navy - (military unit 63834). Then December 24, 1955 became part of the Red Banner Baltic Fleet (KBF). 06 to 19 June 1953 was on a friendly visit to Great Britain - he took part in the parade in honor of the coronation of Elizabeth II. Board numbers: 22(1957), 51(1958), 300(1959), 102(1962), 252(1963), 884(1973), 851(1974), 866(1974), 891(1975), 861( 1976), 881(1976), 074(1981), 100, 161(1989). Decommissioned: 1989
Light cruiser Admiral Nakhimov.
Light cruiser Admiral Nakhimov - built within the framework of Project 68bis. Launched June 29, 1951 and entered service on March 27, 1953. became part of the Black Sea Fleet (BSF). Since 1955 used to test anti-ship missiles. Board numbers: 22(1953), 93(1954), 33(1954), 592(1958). Decommissioned: 1960
Light cruiser Admiral Ushakov.
Light cruiser Admiral Ushakov - built as part of Project 68bis. Since June 28, 1977 classified as a cruiser. In 1905 The coastal defense battleship of the same name "Admiral Ushakov" died, its name was transferred to this cruiser. Launched on September 29, 1951. and entered service on September 8, 1953, was included in the Baltic Fleet (BF), then on November 3, 1956, transferred to the Northern Fleet (SF) and already on October 5, 1963, to the Black Sea Fleet (BSF). Took part in the Ocean maneuvers in 1970. In 1971 was modernized according to project 68A. Board numbers: 6(1954), 54(1955), 33(1956), 21(1957), 23(1957), 30(1958?), 203(1961), 120(1967), 844, 859(1971) , 860(1971), 855(1972), 845(1973), 852(1974), 109(1979), 100(1981), 108(68A), 113(1983), 101. Decommissioned: 1987 .
Light cruiser October Revolution.
Light cruiser October Revolution - built as part of Project 68bis. Since June 28, 1977 classified as a cruiser. Launched on May 25, 1954. and entered service on October 30, 1954. under the name “Molotovsk” and further on October 30, 1954. was renamed "October Revolution" and became part of the Northern Fleet (SF). December 16, 1960 enlisted in the Red Banner Baltic Fleet (KBF). Took part in the Ocean maneuvers in 1970. From July 17 to 23, 1970, and from September 25 to October 1, 1972, he carried out a combat mission to assist the Syrian armed forces, and from May 17 to June 25, from July 5 to 9, 1971, and from September 8 to 12 1972 Egyptian armed forces. Board numbers: 4(1958), 6, 22(1957), 202(1960), 842, 891, 118(1967), 846(1970), 899(1971), 890(1971), 015(1976), 892 (1977), 844(1978), 141(1978), 154(1980), 194(1986), 154(1980). Decommissioned: 1987
Light cruiser Dmitry Pozharsky.
Light cruiser Dmitry Pozharsky - built as part of Project 68bis. Since June 28, 1977 classified as a cruiser. Launched June 25, 1953. and entered service on December 31, 1954, was included in the Northern Fleet (SF), and on September 7, 1955. part of the Pacific Fleet (PF). Board numbers: 56(1955), 55(1956), 125(1956), 71(1957), 619(1964), 636(1966), 824(1967), 835(1970), 633(1971), 833( 1973), 021, 837(1974), 823, 881, 012(1976), 832(1.05.1977), 027(1980), 023(1987). Decommissioned: 1987
Light cruiser Alexander Nevsky.
Light cruiser Alexander Nevsky - built within the framework of Project 68bis. Since June 28, 1977 classified as a cruiser. Launched June 7, 1951. and entered service on December 31, 1952, and was included in the Northern Fleet (SF). During his service, he provided assistance to the submarine K-19 and the cruiser Admiral Golovko. Board numbers: 02(1953), 30(1957), 8(1957), 150(1962), 813(1971), 812(1972), 805(1974), 868, 097, 077(1981), 057(1982) ), 077(1986), 067(1989). Decommissioned: 1989
Light cruiser Murmansk.
Light cruiser Murmansk - built as part of Project 68bis. Launched on April 24, 1955. and entered service on September 22, 1955, became part of the Northern Fleet (SF). In 1962 it became part of the 6th Division. During the Ocean exercises in 1970. was a naval command and control cruiser in the North Atlantic. Since November 1, 1970 to July 31, 1971 carried out a combat mission to provide
assistance to the Egyptian armed forces. Board numbers: 52(1956), 88, 154(1963), 120(1967), 818(1968), 150, 816, 805, 806(1973), 803(1976), 820, 050(1978), 074( 1981), 020, 057(1989). Decommissioned: 1992
Light cruiser Mikhail Kutuzov.
Light cruiser Mikhail Kutuzov - built within the framework of Project 68bis. Since June 28, 1977 classified as a cruiser. Launched on November 29, 1951. and entered service on December 30, 1954. Entered the Black Sea Fleet on January 31, 1955.
From June 1 to June 31, 1967 and from August 1 to December 31, 1968, carried out a combat mission to assist the armed forces of Egypt, and from March 1 to July 31, 1970. Syrian armed forces.
In 1961 the film “Shore Leave” with the participation of V. Vysotsky was filmed on board the cruiser “Mikhail Kutuzov”. Took part in the Ocean maneuvers in 1970. Board numbers: 4, 18(1954), 554(1955), 46(1957), 24(1958), 131(1959), 590(1960), 108(1962), 131(1965), 832(68bis), 590(1970), 856(1970), 859(1970), 850(1971), 854(1977), 020, 010(68bis), 113(1978), 920(1980), 113, 105(1984), 852 , 856, 100, 102. Decommissioned: August 25, 2001. transferred to Novorossiysk as a museum ship.
Light cruiser Zhdanov.
Light cruiser Zhdanov - built as part of Project 68bis. Since June 28, 1977 classified as a cruiser. Launched on December 27, 1950. and entered service on December 31, 1952. Since December 24, 1955 was part of the Red Banner Baltic Fleet, and from February 31, 1970 - part of the Red Banner Black Sea Fleet (KChF). In 1971 modernized according to project 68-U1 and December 27, 1971. reclassified to KR management. In 1984 took part in the Ocean exercises. Board numbers: 16(1954), 19(1955), 20(1957), 62(1957), 320(1959), 842(1971), 854(1972), 857(1972), 856(01.1974), 835( 1974), 855(1974), 842(1975), 849(1976), 845(1976), 855(1980), 132(1981), 121(1982), 117(1983), 118(1984), 111( 1984), 116(1984), 101(1986). Decommissioned: 1990
In 1984 The film “Chicherin” was filmed on board the Zhdanov cruise ship.
Light cruiser Dzerzhinsky.
Light cruiser Dzerzhinsky - built within the framework of Project 68bis. Since June 28, 1977 classified as a cruiser. Launched on August 31, 1950. and entered service on August 18, 1952, and was included in the Black Sea Fleet (Black Sea Fleet). August 3, 1961 reclassified into educational KRL. From June 5 to June 30, 1967 and from October 5 to October 24, 1973, carried out a combat mission to assist the Egyptian armed forces. Board numbers: 11(1953), 37(1954), 516(1958), 145(1967), 159(1969), 542(1970), 846(1970), 849(1970), 847(1971), 849( 1971), 856(1971), 854(1974), 850(1976), 859(1977), 195(1978), 106(1979), 104(70E), 101(1980), 106(1987), 045, 846(70E), 848(70E), 855, 858(70E). Decommissioned: 1988
Light cruiser Ordzhonikidze.
Light cruiser Ordzhonikidze - built as part of Project 68bis. Launched on September 17, 1950. and entered service on August 18, 1952. became part of the Baltic Fleet (BF), and from February 14, 1961 became part of the Black Sea Fleet (BSF). Board numbers: 18(1953), 45(1954), 21(1956), 53(1958), 310(1959), 743(1961). Decommissioned: January 24, 1963 expelled from the USSR Navy due to its transfer to the Indonesian Navy.
Light cruiser Alexander Suvorov.
Light cruiser Alexander Suvorov - built within the framework of Project 68bis. Since June 28, 1977 classified as a cruiser. Launched on May 15, 1952. and entered service on December 31, 1953, and was included in the Red Banner Baltic Fleet (KBF). January 31, 1956 was included in EON-66 and on February 27, 1956. transferred to the Northern Fleet (SF). In 1970, during the maneuvers, the Ocean took part in a special search operation in the Philippine Sea. In 1971 performed combat service tasks in the Indian Ocean in 1979. performed combat service tasks in the South China Sea in 1981. performed combat service tasks in the Indian Ocean. Board numbers: 20, 45(1956), 834(1970), 033(1979), 016(1981), 015(1984), 035(1986). Decommissioned: 1989
Light cruiser Admiral Senyavin.
Light cruiser Admiral Senyavin - built within the framework of Project 68bis. Since June 28, 1977 classified as a cruiser. Launched on December 22, 1952. and entered service on November 30, 1954, and already on December 18, 1954. was included in the Twice Red Banner Baltic Fleet (DKBF). February 24, 1955 transferred to the Red Banner Northern Fleet (KSF), and on September 7, 1955. transferred to the Red Banner Pacific Fleet (KTOF). The ship is named after Vice Admiral Dmitry Nikolaevich Senyavin, who led the Russian squadron of ships in the Mediterranean Sea and in 1807. defeated the Turkish fleet. In 1972 modernized according to project 68-U2 and reclassified into the control center and included in the 10th OPEC. June 13, 1978 As a result of the explosion and fire in tower number 1, 37 people died.
Board numbers: 12(1956), 51(1956), 138(1958), 203(68bis), 619(project 68bis), 825(1964), 833(68bis), 832(1972), 838(1973), 833(1.05.1977), 472(1978), 490(1981), 485(1985), 824(68У2), 052(1989). Decommissioned: 1991
Prices for excursions on the cruiser "Mikhail Kutuzov" in 2022
Tariffs for entrance and excursion services depend on the chosen program, the visitor’s citizenship and age. Citizens of foreign countries, group of 10 people:
- adults - 300 rub. per person;
- students and schoolchildren - 100 rubles.
Citizens of the Russian Federation or CIS countries:
- adults - 300 rub. per person;
- students and schoolchildren, pensioners and disabled people - 100-200 rubles.
Professional photo and video shooting is paid additionally: 1 thousand and 2 thousand rubles. respectively.
Special thematic programs and periodic event programs are paid separately by agreement.
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How to get to the cruiser "Mikhail Kutuzov" in Novorossiysk
The closest public transport stop to Mikhail Kutuzov is the Chernomorskaya Hotel. You can get there by the following transport:
- trolleybuses: 1, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14;
- buses: 1, 11, 15A, 19, 30;
- minibuses: 7, 8, 8A, 10, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27.
To get there by car, you can use your navigator to plot a route from your location to Admiral Serebryakov Embankment, 2A or to Mikhail Kutuzov.
Route to the cruiser museum "Mikhail Kutuzov" by car - Yandex.Maps
Also, almost all popular taxi services operate in Novorossiysk, such as Uber, Gett, Yandex. Taxi and others.
Video about the museum-cruiser "Mikhail Kutuzov" in Novorossiysk
Exposition
The legendary cruiser "Mikhail Kutuzov" has been delighting tourists with its collections and exhibitions for almost 20 years. In addition to them, the machine itself, its military weapons and its unique technical component cause visual delight.
Wardroom
In the wardroom there is an exhibition of models of naval combat units. On the walls in front of it you can see the history of the cruiser and photographs from the military operations and long voyages of the Mikhail Kutuzov.
In the cabin you can see a bronze ashtray weighing 36 kilograms. This is a symbol and amulet of the ship. In the main cabin you can see a bust of M.I. Kutuzov, the name of which served as the name of the cruiser.
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Display cases about the Great Patriotic War
Several display cases in the ship are dedicated to the heroes of the Second World War: sailors, infantrymen and pilots. In addition to photographs, newspaper clippings and awards, you can see the personal belongings of these heroes. Such as grenades, pistols, binoculars, clothing items and more.
Cruiser Arsenal
The main weapon of the Mikhail Kutuzov is four MK-5bis B-38 caliber turrets. These guns could accurately hit targets at great distances, both ground and air, which was unique for the fleet in those years. Each tower required maintenance by more than 50 people.
The ship has 2 types of anti-aircraft guns, 36 and 30 mm. With an enormous rate of fire, these guns could hit targets at a distance of several kilometers.
There are also 6 100-mm gun turrets that can hit any target.
In the early 80s, the ship was modernized, which significantly improved the artillery, as well as detection and communications equipment. This gave the ship control functions.
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The deck is also equipped with mine weapons. Up to 70 different mines weighing more than 700 kg fit on special tracks of the ship.
