Members of the expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society arrive at the site of the shipwreck of Svyatoslav battleship of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, near the coast of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.18.10.2021#6676475
In this handout photo released by Skyfirst Film Company, members of the expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society dive underwater at the site of the shipwreck of Svyatoslav battleship of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, near the coast of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.19.10.2021#6676473
In this handout photo released by Skyfirst Film Company, a member of the expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society dives underwater at the site of the shipwreck of Svyatoslav battleship of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, near the coast of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.19.10.2021#6676472
In this handout photo released by Skyfirst Film Company, members of the expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society dive underwater at the site of the shipwreck of Svyatoslav battleship of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, near the coast of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.19.10.2021#6676470
In this handout photo released by Skyfirst Film Company, a member of the expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society dives underwater at the site of the shipwreck of Svyatoslav battleship of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, near the coast of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.19.10.2021#6676469
In this handout photo released by Skyfirst Film Company, a member of the expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society dives underwater at the site of the shipwreck of Svyatoslav battleship of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, near the coast of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.19.10.2021#6676467
In this handout photo released by Skyfirst Film Company, cannons are seen at the site of the shipwreck of Svyatoslav battleship of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, near the coast of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.19.10.2021#6676466
In this handout photo released by Skyfirst Film Company, an anchor is seen at the site of the shipwreck of Svyatoslav battleship of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, near the coast of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.19.10.2021#6676462
In this handout photo released by Skyfirst Film Company, members of the expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society prepare to dive underwater at the site of the shipwreck of Svyatoslav battleship of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, near the coast of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.19.10.2021#6676461
In this handout photo released by Skyfirst Film Company, members of the expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society prepare to dive underwater at the site of the shipwreck of Svyatoslav battleship of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, near the coast of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.19.10.2021#6676459
Members of the expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society are seen at the port of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.18.10.2021#6676455
Members of the expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society are seen at the port of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.18.10.2021#6676453
Members of the expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society prepare to dive underwater at the site of the shipwreck of Svyatoslav battleship of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, near the coast of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.18.10.2021#6676452
A member of the expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society prepares to dive underwater at the site of the shipwreck of Svyatoslav battleship of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, near the coast of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.18.10.2021#6676450
A member of the expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society dives underwater at the site of the shipwreck of Svyatoslav battleship of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, near the coast of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.18.10.2021#6676449
Members of the expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society dive underwater at the site of the shipwreck of Svyatoslav battleship of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, near the coast of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.18.10.2021#6676448
A member of the expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society dives underwater at the site of the shipwreck of Svyatoslav battleship of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, near the coast of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.18.10.2021#6676447
Members of the expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society arrive at the site of the shipwreck of Svyatoslav battleship of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, near the coast of the Lemnos Island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.18.10.2021#6676443
Crew members are seen aboard the frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard"), in the waters of the Aegean Sea during the expedition of the Russian Geographical Society, in Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676425
Crew members are seen aboard the frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard"), in the waters of the Aegean Sea during the expedition of the Russian Geographical Society, in Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676416
A crew member is seen aboard the frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard"), in the waters of the Aegean Sea during the expedition of the Russian Geographical Society, in Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676415
A crew member poses aboard the frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard"), in the waters of the Aegean Sea during the expedition of the Russian Geographical Society, in Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676414
The frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard") leaves the port of Myrina on the Lemnos island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676413
The frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard") leaves the port of Myrina on the Lemnos island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676412
The frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard") leaves the port of Myrina on the Lemnos island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676411
The frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard") leaves the port of Myrina on the Lemnos island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676410
The frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard") leaves the port of Myrina on the Lemnos island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676409
The frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard") leaves the port of Myrina on the Lemnos island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676407
The frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard") leaves the port of Myrina on the Lemnos island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676406
The frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard") leaves the port of Myrina on the Lemnos island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676401
The frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard") leaves the port of Myrina on the Lemnos island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676399
The frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard") leaves the port of Myrina on the Lemnos island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676397
The frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard") leaves the port of Myrina on the Lemnos island, in the waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676396
The frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard") is pictured in the waters of the Aegean Sea during the expedition of the Russian Geographical Society, in Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676394
The frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard") is pictured in the waters of the Aegean Sea during the expedition of the Russian Geographical Society, in Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676391
The frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard") is pictured in the waters of the Aegean Sea during the expedition of the Russian Geographical Society, in Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676390
The frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard") is pictured in the waters of the Aegean Sea during the expedition of the Russian Geographical Society, in Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676389
The frigate "Shtandart" ("Standard") is pictured in the waters of the Aegean Sea during the expedition of the Russian Geographical Society, in Greece. The expedition "Flame of Chesma. The Greek Gambit" of the Russian Geographical Society, following in the footsteps of the First Archipelago (Aegean) Expedition (1769-1774) of the Russian fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean, explores the islands of the Aegean Sea which were part of the Russian Archipelago province formed in 1770 after the defeat of the Ottoman Fleet in the Battle of Chesma, and the underwater area where ships of the Russian fleet were based, and subsequently destroyed.20.10.2021#6676387
