Total Disaster: Russia’s lone aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, has been marooned in a lengthy refit, plagued by design flaws, fires, and outdated technology. The carrier, built during the ...

The Admiral Kuznetsov, Russia’s only aircraft carrier, is set to rejoin its naval fleet after years of inactivity. Originally named Riga, the vessel was conceived during the Soviet Union and has ...

The Admiral Kuznetsov is under plenty of duress that will make its return unlikely any time soon. The black smoke is just a reminder that the carrier has led a cursed life. About the Author ...