The crew of the Admiral Vladimirsky, which is oceanographic research vessel of the Russian Navy, began the second day of its Mediterranean voyage in the Port of Messina,, the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
"During the second day of the visit of the oceanographic research vessel Admiral Vladimirsky of the Russian Navy to the Sicilian port of Messina (Italy), the crew and command of the vessel visited the unique Duomo di Messina cathedral located in Piazza Duomo square, which is the main attraction and pride of Messina," the report said.
According to the report, Russian sailors will also visit the historic city of Taormina, which is located in the eastern part of Sicily, on the shores of the Ionian Sea.
At the invitation of the Italian side, the crew of the Russian vessel will attend a concert at the Vittorio Emanuele Theater.
The visit of the vessel to Messina will last till May 26.
Source: RIA
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