Shtandart, The Russian Frigate Replica.

 

The weather has been very kind, with bright sunny days and virtually no rain, so The Shtandart has drawn a large number of interested visitors during her stay.

The detailing throughout the vessel 

is exceptional.

For an excellent, 14 min, video about all aspects of life on board the Shtandart            CLICK HERE


Then click Frigate Shtandart.

The Captain answers questions from members of a group of foreign visitors.

Relations between the Western Powers and Russia

are close to breaking point in many flash points around the world.

But here in Plymouth a beautiful Russian Visitor has been the centre of attention on the Barbican,

for the last ten days or so.

The Frigate Shtandart ,built in 1999, is an exact replica of

 the man o war  built by Peter thee Great in 1703 to defend St Petersburg.