Russian navy school ship Perekop arrived in Havana
HAVANA, Jul 11. The Perekop school ship of the Russian Federation Navy arrived today at the port of Havana, to fulfill an extensive program of activities.The deputy chief of the Revolutionary War Navy (MGR), flotilla captain José Luis Souto, and the Russian ambassador in Cuba, Victor Koronelli, were present at the reception.
At the entrance of it to Havana Bay, the Perekop ship fired several salves, which were reciprocated by an artillery battery of the Revolutionary Armed Forces from the San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress.
During their stay in Cuba, the Russian sailors will make courtesy visits to the head of the MGR and the governor of Havana, as well as visiting places of historical and cultural interest.
The population will be able to visit the ship tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
