, Aug. 25 -- At the 'Era of Dreamers' concert, marking the 80th anniversary of Russia's nuclear industry, Marina Starovoitova was officially appointed captain of the 'Yamal' nuclear icebreaker-becoming the world's first woman to command a nuclear-powered vessel of this kind.
The Captain's badge was presented to her by Alexander Barinov, President Emeritus of Murmansk Atomflot.
"To carry on the traditions of the nuclear fleet as a captain, and to care for both the crew and the icebreaker-that is what I consider my highest mission. I sincerely believe I can earn and uphold the trust you've placed in me," said Marina Starovoitova.
Marina's career is as inspiring as it is unconventional. A graduate of Bryansk State University, she began he...
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