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The first in the Pacific. On the missile cruiser "Varyag" held a solemn ceremony of raising the flag with the emblem of the Order of Nakhimov. The high award was presented to the commander of the ship by the Supreme commander of the armed forces of the Russian Federation.
The rise of the flag is a weekly ritual, which takes place on the ships of all fleets at one time — at 8 am. But today, this ceremony is special for the flagship of the Pacific fleet. For the first time over the" Varangian " raise St. Andrew's flag with the emblem of the Order Nakhimov. This high award the missile cruiser was awarded the first in the Pacific fleet.
Alexey ulyanenko, commander of the guards, the Order of Nakhimov, missile cruiser "Varyag": "the Order is long-awaited, the crew was waiting for him, it is a great honor for us. Now everyone is looking at us, and we have to show only the best results."
The commander of the "Varyag" captain 1st rank Alexey, all-the Order of Nakhimov and sash received yesterday in the St. George hall of the Kremlin in person from the hands of the Supreme commander.

News source: www.vestiprim.ru