Sailing Through History: Russian Tall Ship Embarks on African Voyage Honoring WWII Victory
12:41 05.05.2025 (Updated: 14:29 05.05.2025)
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Sailing Through History: Russian Tall Ship Embarks on African Voyage Honoring WWII Victory
For the first time in its nearly century-long history, the legendary Krusenstern is circumnavigating Africa to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in WWII.
"The ship will sail around almost the entire African continent," Captain Mikhail Eremchenko told a Russian media outlet.
How is the voyage proceeding?
▫Themed onboard events celebrate Soviet wartime achievements and honor veterans;
▫Port ceremonies during stops in Morocco and South Africa included wreath-laying at a Cape Town memorial for Russian sailors;
▫Warm welcomes at every stop, with locals photographing cadets in dress uniforms;
▫Delegations from China, Namibia, and Angola toured the vessel to explore Russia’s maritime legacy;
▫Next stop: Mauritius, where the crew will host a signing ceremony for a Russia-Mauritius bilateral agreement.
For the first time in its nearly century-long history, the legendary Krusenstern is circumnavigating Africa to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in WWII.
"The ship will sail around almost the entire African continent," Captain Mikhail Eremchenko told a Russian media outlet.
How is the voyage proceeding?
▫Themed onboard events celebrate Soviet wartime achievements and honor veterans;
▫Port ceremonies during stops in Morocco and South Africa included wreath-laying at a Cape Town memorial for Russian sailors;
▫Warm welcomes at every stop, with locals photographing cadets in dress uniforms;
▫Delegations from China, Namibia, and Angola toured the vessel to explore Russia’s maritime legacy;
▫Next stop: Mauritius, where the crew will host a signing ceremony for a Russia-Mauritius bilateral agreement.
