During the ceremony, the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, Admiral Nikolai Evmenov, said that the launch of the nuclear submarine confirms the path of strengthening and developing the naval strategic nuclear forces, with the aim of ensuring the security of Russia. According to the Commander, the submarine embodies the most advanced technological solutions, experience and traditions of Russian submarine construction. “Knyaz Pogarsky” will enhance the capability The combat capabilities of the Russian Navy, its weapons and technical characteristics will allow it to effectively perform all tasks.

Evmenov said that the crew underwent comprehensive training and would be proud to work on this submarine. After leaving the port, the submarine will undergo sea trials at the factory and state tests.

Then the date will be determined when the submarine will be accepted into the Russian Navy. Knyaz Pojarsky is the fifth nuclear submarine of Project 955A (Boryi-A).

The submarine was commissioned at Sevmash in December 2016. Like other fourth-generation submarines, the submarine will form the basis of the Russian naval strategic nuclear forces over the coming decades.

Nuclear submarines of this project are armed with Bulava intercontinental ballistic missiles.