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#WATCH | Murmansk, Russia: Visuals from the first nuclear-powered icebreaker ‘Lenin’. It was designed and built to serve on the Northern Sea route, and in the Arctic. The ship was put into operation on December 3, 1959. In 1989, Lenin had been shut down. For 30 years it led...

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RUSSIA is dominating the WORLD NUCLEAR ICEBREAKING FLEET ! The NS Ural (Russian: атомный ледокол «Урал») stands as one of Russia's and World's most advanced nuclear-powered icebreakers, embodying the country's determination to dominate Arctic shipping routes. As the third vessel in the Project 22220 (also known as LK-60Ya or Arktika-class) series, Ural represents a new generation of versatile, high-powered icebreakers designed for year-round operations in harsh polar conditions. Operated by FSUE Atomflot under Rosatom, it plays a vital role in escorting cargo along the Northern Sea Route (NSR), supporting Russia's energy exports and strategic Arctic ambitions. Construction of Ural began at the Baltic Shipyard in Saint Petersburg, with the keel laid on July 25, 2016. The ship launched on May 25, 2019, and underwent sea trials in October 2022 before official commissioning on November 22, 2022, during a flag-raising ceremony. Minor delays occurred due to steam turbine issues and a small fire during outfitting, but the vessel entered service swiftly. It is named after the Ural Mountains and registered in Murmansk. As of 2026, Ural operates alongside sisters Arktika, Sibir, and Yakutia, with more vessels like Chukotka under construction. Ural measures approximately 173 meters (568 feet) in length, with a beam of 34 meters and a displacement of up to 33,540 tons at full load. Its innovative dual-draft design allows a minimum draught of 8.6 meters for shallow river mouths and coastal waters, extending to 10.5 meters for deep-sea operations. This versatility enables the icebreaker to navigate both the open Arctic Ocean and Siberian river estuaries like the Ob and Yenisei. The hull features a reinforced ice-class structure capable of breaking through ice up to 2.8–3 meters thick at a continuous speed of about 2 knots, while achieving 22 knots in open water. A crew of around 75 operates the vessel, which has an endurance of several months for provisions. At the heart of Ural's power are two RITM-200 pressurized water reactors, each providing 175 MWt of thermal capacity (delivering about 30 MW to the propellers per reactor). This fourth-generation nuclear propulsion system offers exceptional reliability, with fuel lasting up to seven years between refuelings. The reactors drive three shaft lines with fixed-pitch propellers, granting immense icebreaking capability while minimizing environmental impact compared to older diesel-electric vessels. The design prioritizes efficiency, safety, and reduced emissions, aligning with modern nuclear maritime standards. Since entering service, Ural has actively supported NSR operations. It has escorted large container ships and bulk carriers through icy waters in the East Siberian and Chukchi Seas, and in early 2025, it carved a 170-nautical-mile ice channel in the Kara Sea at an average speed of 6.7 knots. In winter 2025–2026, Russia deployed all eight of its nuclear icebreakers—including Ural—simultaneously for the first time to maintain export routes amid heavy ice, highlighting the vessel's operational importance for LNG and hydrocarbon shipments. Ural strengthens Russia's Arctic strategy by facilitating faster, safer navigation along the NSR, a route that shortens transit times between Europe and Asia. Amid growing international interest in the Arctic, including from China, these icebreakers secure commercial and geopolitical advantages. With Project 22220 expanding to seven vessels, Ural exemplifies Russia's engineering prowess and long-term commitment to polar supremacy. Its combination of raw power, adaptability, and nuclear endurance makes it a cornerstone of the modern Russian icebreaker fleet, ensuring reliable access to the resources and passages of the frozen north.

🇷🇺 Yuri Podolyaka

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