The Russian Navy is, still today, the third most powerful on the planet. What is more important, Moscow is fully aware of the importance of taking care not only of its ships and submarines but, increasingly, of its civil and military shipyards or its merchant fleet. After the Soviet collapse and the dramatic decline experienced until approximately 2001, a stabilization phase began that would last several years and would be followed by another revitalization with different attempts, especially starting in 2008, aimed at recovering naval capabilities. Since then, many of the programs in place have moved forward in fits and starts, with numerous problems still to be overcome. Some projects, such as the construction of the Leader class destroyers or hypothetical aircraft carriers, may never come to fruition. However, this may be good news for a country that has very limited resources and too many open fronts. Throughout the following article we will try to offer a global vision not so much of the number and typology of ships under construction or in service, but rather from the strategic and industrial points of view. To do this, we will focus on the essential aspects of Russian naval strategy and conception, as well as the bases of naval power available to the country and the difficulties it must face in each scenario.
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