Russia's Iconic Aurora Cruiser Towed for Repairs
Sailors prepare the "Cruiser Aurora" Museum for towing in St. Petersburg, September 18, 2014.?
On Sunday, the "Aurora" cruiser was towed away from its docking spot along the embankment of St. Petersburg's Neva River for repair works. The ship played a major role in the Russian-Japanese War in 1904-05 and the October Revolution in Russia in 1917.
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On Sunday, the "Aurora" cruiser was towed away from its docking spot along the embankment of St. Petersburg's Neva River for repair works. The ship played a major role in the Russian-Japanese War in 1904-05 and the October Revolution in Russia in 1917.
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People watch the "Cruiser Aurora" Museum being towed along the Neva River in central part of St. Petersburg, September 21, 2014.
Alexander Demianchuk / Reuters
Alexander Demianchuk / Reuters
Alexander Demianchuk / Reuters
Alexander Demianchuk / Reuters
Alexander Demianchuk / Reuters
An aerial view shows tug boats towing the "Cruiser Aurora" along the Neva River in central part of St. Petersburg.
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Alexei Dushutin / For MT
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