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