They used to come to the 'Wash Ports' on the East Coast back in the 70's (Communist times) ,80's,90's and early to mid 2000's but,as you say,no more.They used to bring timber and take back grain and farm machinery etc. They had the 'Hammer & Sickle 'in the 70's and later the Russian colours on the funnel and some of them were really big vessels and couldn't get into the port basins so had to dock on the outer quays. When in port the Russian guys used to go and buy old Lada car parts and even full cars from the local scrap yards to take back with them to Russia.The return cargo would be in the hold while the cars would be on the decks for all to see !! I know the Russians are not liked much these days but they would frequent the local pubs in Kings Lynn and Boston and some spoke English and they were friendly folk just trying to make a living.They were not rich. It would be good to see the Russian ships again IMO........Thanks for the video.

Interesting video. It was also good to see QBII passing in the background at the start of the video.

Russian and Ukrainian fish factory, (aka Klondykers') ships used to be in Loch Broom, Ullapool being supplied by local fishermen, who thus emptied the Minch of Herring.

Life for ordinary Russian folk has always been harsh. It hasn't helped that they have been invaded seriously 3 times in the last 225 years-Communist revolution resulting from one.with all the lack of freedoms that followed, then WW2 and horrific losses until victory. Despite all the problems in the UK I am relieved I live here not Russia,

For anyone thats' interested the SOMOVSKIY Class ,BALTIYSKIY Class, the smaller LADOGA Class and later the more modern MEKHANIK Class could be seen all over the Uk ports.

An excellent and interesting video as always. What was the music you used for the soundtrack it was really good and complimented the video nicely 👍

What a grand film , lots of accomodation on her , Must have a large crew ?