New icebreaker ship will cut through ice sideways

The video discusses the capabilities and purposes of the icebreaker Baltika, which can cut through ice at angles up to 30 degrees, creating wide channels. Built for Russia's Ministry of Transport, it will operate in the Gulf of Finland and play a key role in promoting the Arctic as an alternative shipping route to the Suez Canal. Additionally, Baltika is equipped for search and rescue missions and oil spill cleanups, even in challenging sea conditions.

What is the maximum angle at which the Baltika can cut through ice?

• 45 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 15 degrees

For which ministry is the Baltika being built?

• Ministry of Environment

• Ministry of Defense

• Ministry of Energy

• Ministry of Transport

Which traditional shipping route does the Arctic route aim to replace?

• Cape of Good Hope

• Suez Canal

• Strait of Malacca

• Panama Canal

In which body of water will the Baltika primarily operate?

• Gulf of Finland

• Black Sea

• Baltic Sea

• Caspian Sea

What additional operations can the Baltika perform?

• Fishing

• Search and rescue

• Passenger transport

• Tourism