Icebreaker 'Krasin'

About museum

'Krasin' is an icebreaker that became a symbol of an entire period of Russian history. It entered service in 1916 under the name 'Svyatogor', and after the revolution was renamed 'Krasin'. In 1928 it became a hero by taking part in the largest maritime rescue operation. It then participated in the rescue of Umberto Nobile's Arctic expedition following the crash of the airship 'Italia'. Krasin escorted cargo convoys in the Kara Sea and also carried out hydrological research. During World War II it served in the Arctic convoys. For 35 years Krasin was the world's best icebreaker; its last voyage took place in 1998. In 2004 the icebreaker was incorporated into the Museum of the World Ocean. It houses historical documents and photographs dedicated not only to the history of the icebreaker but also to the history of Russia's icebreaker fleet. The museum archive contains film footage as well as original materials, maps and drawings. The icebreaker's holdings include shipboard household items, numismatic items, coins and banknotes, as well as documents, letters and records.