Inside Russia’s Nuclear Icebreakers: The Giants Ruling the Arctic
Aug 28, 2025
Russia operates the world’s only fleet of nuclear-powered icebreakers, giving it unmatched control over the Arctic. These massive ships carve paths through frozen seas, keeping vital trade routes like the Northern Sea Route open year-round. But how do they work? And why does Russia invest so heavily in them? This is a Izvestia Feature, modified by AA in certain places.
In this video, we explore:
✅ The nuclear icebreakers in Russia
✅ How nuclear reactors power these ships
✅ Why the Arctic matters for global trade and geopolitics
✅ The Crew of these giant ships
From Cold War ambitions to modern-day Arctic dominance, this is the full story of Russia’s nuclear icebreaker fleet.
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