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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. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an update on aviation, defense, and geopolitics! #Russia #Arctic #NuclearIcebreaker #Geopolitics #NorthernSeaRoute #Shipping #Energy Be a Member for exclusive privileges - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCviEFTf1xIPKsjmyF_zvFug/join Twitter : https://x.com/AltitudeAddicts Website: https://www.altitudeaddicts.com