Visit of the Soviet Squadron to England

A Soviet squadron consisting of the cruisers Sverdlov, Suvorov and destroyers under the command of Admiral A. G. Golovko are sent on a visit to England. Ships at sea, passing by the coast of England to a military base near Portsmouth. Views of Portsmouth. Residents welcome Soviet sailors. Reception on the deck of the cruiser "Sverdlov" British admirals and officers. Gala dinner. Speakers: Admiral A.G. Golovko, Admiral Creasy, Lord Thomas. Residents of Portsmouth on the cruiser "Sverdlov" talk, take pictures with Soviet sailors. Soviet sailors perform comic dances. Soviet sailors on the streets of London, visiting monuments, talking with residents, giving autographs, entering the house where Karl Marx lived. A wreath-laying ceremony at the monument to the English sailors at the Highgate Cemetery in Portsmouth. Soviet sailors led by Rear Admiral Orlov at the grave of Karl Marx. Admiral A. G. Golovko with the mayor of London on the street, at the mayor's house. Soviet sailors inspecting the British ship Victoria. Fireworks from the Soviet ship.

B&W

5

1955