The Economic Times

World's first nuclear-powered icebreaker Lenin reflects Russia's Arctic ambitions, growing India-Russia NSR cooperation

The Lenin, the world's first nuclear icebreaker, symbolizes Russia's Arctic legacy today. This historic vessel served for thirty years along the Northern Sea Route. Russia now operates the world's largest icebreaker fleet, including nuclear-powered ships. India and Russia are expanding cooperation on the Northern Sea Route corridor. Both nations aim to strengthen transport and logistics connectivity through this vital waterway.