The Russian Naval Ship Varyag this morning (01st March 2024) arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit. The ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition.
The 187m long ship is a Missile Cruiser manned by a crew of 529. The Flag Officer of the ship is Captain 1st Rank Velichko Anatoly Vasicievich and Captain 2nd Rank Glushakov Roman Nikolaevich serves as the Commanding Officer.
Meanwhile, the Flag Officer and the Commanding Officer of the ship are scheduled to call on the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Saman Perera. During their stay in Sri Lanka, the crew members of the ship are expected to take part in several programmes organised by the Sri Lanka Navy, with a view to promote camaraderie and visit some of the tourist attractions in the country.
Concluding the official visit, Varyag will depart the island on 03rd March 2024.
