World's first nuclear-powered icebreaker Lenin reflects Russia's Arctic ambitions, growing India-Russia NSR cooperation

The Lenin, the world's first nuclear-powered icebreaker, remains a symbol of Russia's Arctic legacy in Murmansk. Vladimir Ulyanikhin said, "The nuclear-powered icebreaker Lenin, the world's first nuclear-powered surface ship, was in service for 30 years." India and Russia now use this route, as both nations started working together to improve connectivity.