In this handout photo released by Joint Stock Company Admiralty Shipyard, an employee of the shipyard cuts ship fastener during the launch ceremony of North Pole ice resistant platform ship, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The vessel has the functionality of a research center and is designed for year-round expeditions in the high latitudes of the arctic ocean. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

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In this handout photo released by Joint Stock Company Admiralty Shipyard, a bottle of champagne is smashed against the side of a ship during the launch ceremony of North Pole ice resistant platform ship, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The vessel has the functionality of a research center and is designed for year-round expeditions in the high latitudes of the Arctic ocean. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

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In this handout photo released by Joint Stock Company Admiralty Shipyard, General Director of JSC Admiralty Shipyards Alexander Buzakov, left, and Governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov attend the launch ceremony of North Pole ice resistant platform ship, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The vessel has the functionality of a research center and is designed for year-round expeditions in the high latitudes of the Arctic ocean. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

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In this handout photo released by Joint Stock Company Admiralty Shipyard, North Pole ice resistant platform ship is seen during its launch ceremony, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The vessel has the functionality of a research center and is designed for year-round expeditions in the high latitudes of the Arctic ocean. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

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In this handout photo released by Joint Stock Company Admiralty Shipyard, North Pole ice resistant platform ship is seen during its launch ceremony, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The vessel has the functionality of a research center and is designed for year-round expeditions in the high latitudes of the Arctic ocean. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

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In this handout photo released by Joint Stock Company Admiralty Shipyard, North Pole ice resistant platform ship is seen during its launch ceremony, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The vessel has the functionality of a research center and is designed for year-round expeditions in the high latitudes of the Arctic ocean. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

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In this handout photo released by Joint Stock Company Admiralty Shipyard, North Pole ice resistant platform ship is seen during its launch ceremony, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The vessel has the functionality of a research center and is designed for year-round expeditions in the high latitudes of the Arctic ocean. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

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In this handout photo released by Joint Stock Company Admiralty Shipyard, North Pole ice resistant platform ship is seen during its launch ceremony, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The vessel has the functionality of a research center and is designed for year-round expeditions in the high latitudes of the Arctic ocean. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

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In this handout photo released by Joint Stock Company Admiralty Shipyard, North Pole ice resistant platform ship is seen during its launch ceremony, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The vessel has the functionality of a research center and is designed for year-round expeditions in the high latitudes of the Arctic ocean. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

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