Russia’s heavy nuclear missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov has successfully completed the first stage of sea trials and returned to the pier of the Sevmash shipyard in Arkhangelsk Region, according to the Ministry of Defense. During the initial phase, the cruiser’s main propulsion system and several critical onboard mechanisms were tested. The trials were conducted with the participation of the Sevmash acceptance team alongside the ship’s crew. The testing program is set to continue in the coming months. Return After 26 Years in Dock The cruiser left the shipyard for open sea on August 18, 2025, marking its first movement after 26 years of repairs. The overhaul, estimated at 200 billion rubles, is considered the most extensive modernization in the history of the Russian Navy.