Russia Navy shows off fire power

Update: 2012-07-30 02:05 GMT
A parade of submarines and warships of the Russian Pacific Fleet was held on Sunday to mark Russian Navy Day.

People who watched the parade could trace the history of Russian fleet from first sailing vessels to powerful modern ships.

Marines, commando units and crews of submarine-hunting ships demonstrated their skills, in the Gulf of Amur, a home to the Fleet's main base.

Spectators also had a chance to see the capabilities of arms and military hardware of the Russian Pacific Fleet. Artistic groups of the Pacific Fleet and the city of Vladivostok gave a concert to the city residents.

King Neptune and his entourage were the traditional guests and participantsof the show.

A special ship had delivered them to the shore.

The Navy day celebrations in Vladivostok will end with fireworks. The Pacific Fleet ships will fire the first salvo at 10 pm local time.

Another theatrical show was staged at the water sport station of the Russian Pacific Fleet.

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