Guided tours of the Russian frigate Admiral Makarov in Corfu Port

The ultra-modern warship is fitted with the latest technology. There is a crew of 230, members of which are taking members of the public on a tour of the vessel. Next to the ship there is an exhibition of photos showing the contribution of the Black Sea Fleet in the 2nd World War as well as other historical events.



The frigate Admiral Makarov was commissioned on 27 December, 2017 and belongs to the Admiral Grigorovic class. Its armaments include 1 x 100mm naval gun, 8 (2 × 4) UKSK VLS cells for Kalibr anti-ship/cruise missiles, 24 (2 × 12) 3S90M VLS cells for 9M317M surface-to-air-missiles, 2 AK-630 CIWS, 1 RBU-6000 rocket launcher and 2 × double 533 mm torpedo tubes.







The Russian frigate docked in Corfu Port on Friday as part of the 17th Hellenic-Russian Week - which began in October 2002, when the monument to the legendary Admiral Fyodor Ushakov was unveiled in Corfu Town. Ushakov played a key role in the liberation of the Ionian Islands and the establishment of the United States of the Ionian Islands.



The frigate is open to the public at the following times:

Sunday 29/9: 10:00 - 12:00
Monday 30/9: 15:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 1/10: 10:00 - 12:00

The ship is scheduled to depart on Wednesday at 10:00.