Novorossiysk. A Soviet powered heavy aircraft carrying cruiser (project TAKR 1143.3). Watercolor by Joan Mañé

Novorossiysk. A conventionally powered heavy aircraft carrying cruiser or aircraft carrier (project TAKR 1143.3) that served the Soviet Navy, and later the Russian Navy, from 1982 to 1993. She was the third Kiev-class vessel to be built. Watercolor by Joan Mañé

Novorossiysk. A conventionally powered heavy aircraft carrying cruiser or aircraft carrier (project TAKR 1143.3) that served the Soviet Navy, and later the Russian Navy, from 1982 to 1993. She was the third Kiev-class vessel to be built. Watercolor by Joan Mañé

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