It was founded early in the 18th century about the same time as the Russian navy itself.
His main concern was the modernization of the Russian navy.
Two older brothers, and both of them commissioned in the Russian navy, just like dad.
He was offered a command in the Russian navy but declined it.
A further 200,000 or so served in the Russian Navy from 1792 to 1815.
It is also used by Russian Navy for the same purpose.
In 2010, the Russian navy again announced new plans for an overhaul of the cruiser.
It will remain on the sea floor to be raised by the Russian Navy next year.
The ship will join the Russian Navy within 36 months.
The ship is expected to join the Russian Navy in 2013.