Project 1164 Atlant / Slava-class guided-missile cruiser

Service And Conflict Use

1. Jan 1, 1976

   Lead ship laid down

   MilitaryFactory says Moskva, the lead ship of Project 1164 Atlant, was laid down in 1976 at the 61 Kommunara shipbuilding plant.

   Sources: Moskva (Project 1164 Atlant)

2. Jan 30, 1983

   Moskva enters Soviet service

   MilitaryFactory says Moskva was commissioned into Soviet Navy service on 30 January 1983, bringing the lead Slava-class cruiser into active fleet use.

   Sources: Moskva (Project 1164 Atlant)

3. Apr 14, 2022

   Moskva sinks in the Black Sea

   Axios reported that Russia said the Black Sea Fleet flagship sank after damage from a fire and towing attempt, while Ukraine said the cruiser had been hit by missiles.

   Sources: Russia says flagship of its Black Sea fleet has sunk

4. Aug 9, 2008

   Black Sea Fleet operation during the Georgia war

   PONARS Eurasia reported that a total of 13 Russian ships took part in the August 2008 Black Sea Fleet operation off Georgia, including a Slava-class cruiser.

   Sources: The Russian Black Sea Fleet After the Georgia War

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