Today is Russia’s Navy Day. Indian naval personnel participated in Russia’s 328th Navy Day. Russian President took a salute from Indian naval personnel on this occasion. Indian warship INS Tabar participated in the Russian ceremony. Putin greeted Indian naval personnel. He congratulated Indian soldiers. Captain M.R. Harish took command of INS Tabar. Captain Harish and a crew of 280 members were also present on INS Tabar.
The Celebration Took Place In Petersburg
The program was organized in the Russian city of St. Petersburg. More than 200 ships participated in the 328th Navy Day. 15 thousand naval personnel were also present in the ceremony. After the parade, a music concert, an army band, and fireworks occurred at the Russian Naval Base and Petersburg. Before Russia, INS Tabar was in Germany. The warship, which reached Germany on 17 July, remained at Hamburg Port for 3 days. It was opened to common citizens. Here, Indian soldiers met the officers of the German Navy.
Now Know About INS Tabar
Let us tell you, it is an advanced Talwar class warship. India developed it from the Krivak-III warship purchased in 1997. Baltic Shipyard had built it. It was commissioned in the Navy in 2004. Its top speed is 30 knots. It was designed to deal with vessels, submarines and air targets. According to the report, Tabar will participate in the INDRA-24 naval exercise with the Russian Navy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit To Russia
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also went to Russia. There, he met Russian President Putin. Both special friends greeted each other by hugging. They held a bilateral meeting, during which PM Modi, like a good friend, also advised Putin not to go to war. However, Western countries were irritated by PM Modi’s visit.
