Russia's nuclear icebreaker on its Arctic voyage
Introducing: the nuclear-powered icebreaker
Courtesy: Baltic Shipyard
Known as the "Arktika"
Russia says it is
the world's largest and most powerful icebreaker
It set off on a two-week journey to the Arctic
as part of Moscow's efforts to tap
into the region's commercial potential
The "Arktika" is over 560 feet long
designed for a crew of 53
and can break ice almost 10 feet thick