This is the boat, originally called "Б-396", then renamed "Новосибирскый Комсомолец" (Novosibirsky Komsomolets). It is moored on the Tushino bank of the Khimki reservoir, on the Moscow-Volga canal. It has been jacked up on piles to expose the propellers to view. Notice the St Andrew's cross on the stern. This was the pre-Revolutionary Russian Naval ensign, and is the post-Soviet one too. Other boats will shortly be joining the exhibition. The entrance is 150 roubles (£3). The very friendly and knowledgeable guide speaks Russian only. It can be reached by a half-mile walk from Metro station Сходненская.Sunday, 22 April 2007
Soviet submarine
This is the boat, originally called "Б-396", then renamed "Новосибирскый Комсомолец" (Novosibirsky Komsomolets). It is moored on the Tushino bank of the Khimki reservoir, on the Moscow-Volga canal. It has been jacked up on piles to expose the propellers to view. Notice the St Andrew's cross on the stern. This was the pre-Revolutionary Russian Naval ensign, and is the post-Soviet one too. Other boats will shortly be joining the exhibition. The entrance is 150 roubles (£3). The very friendly and knowledgeable guide speaks Russian only. It can be reached by a half-mile walk from Metro station Сходненская.
