Soviet Union 1991

(Second update, completed)

Following the launch of the Soviet Union's Kuznetsov aircraft carrier, the Varyag has also entered the final stage of preparation. Varyag, which had completed 80% of the progress eight months ago, finally ushered in the moment when it walked out of the Black Sea Shipyard. Director Makarov witnessed this milestone aircraft carrier with tears in his eyes. A historic scene from the factory to the launch.

In the end, the central government's key funding allowed the Varyag, which was gradually facing difficulties, to complete the final construction, and also gave the legendary aircraft carrier a chance to be reborn. After all, the great motherland has lived up to Makarov's lifelong efforts. The Black Sea Shipyard, which spent countless efforts, finally ended his great mission at this moment.

Varyag will definitely become a great monument in the history of the Soviet Navy, and will also become a legendary aircraft carrier that the Soviet Union and even the entire world will look upon!

The launching ceremony of the Varyag even attracted the presence of Defense Minister Yazov. He tightly held the black oil-stained hand of Factory Director Makarov and said excitedly, "On behalf of the party and the country, I thank you for your efforts." Everything! You have completed a major project for the country.”

"Thank you for the praise from the Minister of Defense. This is what I should do for my motherland. I still have tasks on my body now, and the Ulyanovsk must also hurry up to complete the task, preferably by the end of next year or the middle of the year after next. After completing the construction task, it can be tested." Makarov seemed calm, which was in sharp contrast to the cheering crowd in the shipyard. He looked at the majestic aircraft carrier under the blue sky and murmured to himself, "One Kuznetsov aircraft carrier and one Varyag are still too few. The upgrading of naval aircraft carriers has lagged behind. In the West, it will take several years for three aircraft carriers to form an aircraft carrier battle group that can rival the world."

"Okay, as long as you have such determination." Yazov patted Makarov on the shoulder, "If you have any difficulties, you can raise them, and the central government will strongly support you."

"There is funding and technical support." Director Makarov bluntly stated his difficulties, "When will the follow-up funding problem in Ulyanovsk be solved? Don't be like Varyag. All of us The most critical funds were obtained when I was almost desperate.”

Azov was about to light the cigarette in his hand. He almost spit out the cigarette in his mouth when he heard Makarov's words. He scratched his head and said embarrassedly, "It will happen. Comrade Makarov. Even if Admiral Kiev If the aircraft carrier is sold, we will also provide you with financial support to build the aircraft carrier."

Makarov's eyes widened and he simply didn't believe what Yazov said, "What did you say? The Navy wants to sell the aircraft carrier to support the construction of the Ulyanovsk? Is that rumor true? When did our navy need such heroic means to support construction? "

"It's not the navy's decision." Yazov lowered his voice. "This is the decision of General Secretary Yanayev. He even used his own private funds to support the construction of the Ulyanovsk. The general secretary said He would rather starve himself than let the Ukrainian Black Sea Shipyard build an aircraft carrier fleet capable of protecting the Soviet Union..."

Speaking of this, Defense Minister Yazov quietly turned red. This is the first and only general secretary he has ever seen who dedicates everything to the motherland. If others say that they will serve the people, then Yanayev personally proves to everyone the obligations and responsibilities of a party member.

There are always those who do not understand what Yanayev has done. They denounce him as a "Soviet tyrant", a "cruel Red Tsar" and an "anti-human monster". Most of these voices come from outside, but some also come from inside whose interests have been harmed by the reform. Of course, those who shout the banner of democracy and freedom never know that the General Secretary often stays up until the early hours of the morning for a people's livelihood construction project. Nor would they know that he adopted the underage children of his political opponents and anonymously donated his salary to the welfare institution.

Just as Surkov angrily responded to the responsibilities of the democrats, "The benefits you are enjoying for granted, everything you have without cherishing it, the current system you want to overthrow, everything you are ruining, are all From the man you call a tyrant!"

Other politicians more or less hide their selfishness, but Yanayev is the only one who faithfully fulfills his mission and accusations and defends the Soviet. Maintaining the last dignity of the Red Empire.

The reason why Yazov knew this was because he was the representative of the Soviet Communist Party who wrote Yanayev's biography. He recorded Yanayev's oral narrative for nearly six hours, in exchange for almost 500 densely packed pictures. Manuscript paper. But Yanayev made a request. It was only after his death and burial under the loess that this biography could be published.

"I am not a god, just an ordinary Soviet citizen who is fortunate to sit in the position of leader. I have also made some small achievements and made major mistakes. I hope that after my death, the people and history will make a fair judgment. judgment."

Think of this. Yazov's thoughts were brought back to reality. The first commander-in-chief of the Navy, Smiryev, appeared in front of him. Since the Minister of Defense appeared in public in this public place, there was no reason why the naval general who was personally promoted by Yanayev should not Appear at the celebration.

Director Makarov was very tactful and left first, leaving Yazov and Smiryev to discuss military "secrets" casually. Smiryev approached Yazov, staring at the aircraft carrier with a casual look, but asked in a low voice, "Didn't Moscow say it was going to sell the Kiev-class aircraft carrier? Is there any follow-up on this matter? It seems that the central government has not made any move for a long time."

"Of course there is." Yazov nodded, "We are looking for buyers recently. The Kiev-class aircraft carrier of the North Sea Fleet must be sold, otherwise the central government's military expenditure cannot support so many ships. Eliminating old ships and building a modern aircraft carrier fleet is the top priority of the Soviet Navy's construction."

"Which country will the Kiev-class aircraft carrier be sold to? Can you tell me in advance?" This matter aroused Smiryev's curiosity. Since he had Ulyanovsk and Varyag, he didn't care much about the remaining Kiev-class aircraft carriers. Instead of clinging to these old toys, it is better to start with a simple plan and build a strong and powerful aircraft carrier fleet.

"India."

Comrade Yazov replied with a smile. (To be continued.)