Russian frigate Admiral Kasatonov
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Admiral Kasatonov is an Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate
Frigate
A frigate is any of several types of warship, the term having been used for ships of various sizes and roles over the last few centuries.In the 17th century, the term was used for any warship built for speed and maneuverability, the description often used being "frigate-built"...

 of the Russian Navy, and the second ship of her class. The frigate was laid down in Northern Wharf Shipyard in Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
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 on 26 November 2009 and is expected to be commissioned in the Russian Navy in 2012. The ship is named after Vladimir Kasatonov
Vladimir Kasatonov
Vladimir Afanasyevich Kasatonov was a Soviet military leader, admiral, and Hero of the Soviet Union ....

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