Burevestnik (Project 1135 (Krivak I))

The Project 1135 Burevestnik (Krivak I) was a class of frigates built for the Soviet Navy, primarily designed for anti-submarine warfare. These ships were a significant component of the Soviet fleet during the Cold War, known for their distinctive high bow and powerful armament.

Developed in the mid-1960s as a successor to the Riga-class, the Project 1135 was designed to counter the growing threat of quiet American nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. The lead ship of the class, Bditelny, entered service with the Soviet Navy in 1970, initiating a production run of over 30 vessels. During the Cold War, these frigates actively patrolled global oceans, with the Krivak I Bezzavetny gaining notoriety in 1988 for intentionally bumping the cruiser USS Yorktown in the Black Sea to assert territorial claims. Although almost all original Krivak I hulls have been decommissioned, their highly successful design laid the foundation for the modern Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates currently serving in the Russian Navy.