The Slava class, Soviet designation Project 1164 Atlant, is a class of guided-missile cruisers designed and constructed in the Soviet Union for the Soviet Navy, and currently operated by the Russian Navy.
Marshal Ustinov underway
Placement of P-500 Bazalt (SS-N-12 Sandbox) launchers on the Slava class.
A close up view of SA-N-6 launchers with 3R41 Volna "Top Dome" fire control radar on Marshal Ustinov.
A stern view of Marshal Ustinov in 2018, after modernization
A cruiser is a type of warship. Modern cruisers are generally the largest ships in a fleet after aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships, and can usually perform several operational roles from search-and-destroy to ocean escort to sea denial.
US Navy's Virginia-class cruiser USS Arkansas. The Virginia class was the last class of nuclear-powered cruisers in the US.
Russian Slava-class cruiser Marshal Ustinov
Marco Polo, the Royal Italian Navy's first armored cruiser
The Russian protected cruiser Aurora