In fact, the Peter the Great did not disobey orders as the Russians thought.
Although she carries a strong Soviet flavor, even her attire retains the old naval coat symbolizing the Soviet Red Navy. However, she also possesses all the memories of a warship, clearly knowing her identity as the flagship of the Russian Northern Fleet.
For the Russians, this old ship from the Former Soviet era is one of the few large surface vessels in the Russian Navy that can take on major roles. Losing this solitary nuclear-powered cruiser would be a significant blow to Russia's maritime military strength.
Russia today is no longer the superpower that competed with the United States in a bipolar world. The Red Navy, which could face off with the United States Navy on four oceans simultaneously, has long dwindled beyond recognition.
