"Under the command of Second Rank Captain Vladimir Cherokov, the visit lasted three days – including brief shore leave, and for the vessel to replenish supplies. On November 14, from 10am till 2pm, Perekop was open to locals. Of those who were particularly interested, a number of Russian residents and seamen from the Myanmar Navy also enjoyed the experience. They were given a unique opportunity to board the ship for a closer look, and to learn firsthand about the ship’s history, its construction, detailed designs and naval armament. The tours were guided by a Russian sailor on board. The training warship Perekop is part of the Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet, and is equipped with a modern radio communications system and navigational equipment, as well as an impressive combat armament. This year, the Perekop set sail from Kronshtadt, which is a small naval base in St Petersberg, on July 5. Throughout the journey across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, cadets have been practising navigational drills and combat exercises. “Perekop is a training ship within the Baltic fleet. The vessel’s body length is 138 metres, and it weighs some 7200 tonnes. Adopted by the Baltic fleet of Russian Navy in the early 1970s, the name Perekop means ‘strong and unconquerable,’” explained Roman Iskandarov, a Russian sailor who came along with the Perekop..."