Nikolai Paletsky, representative of the...

All six girls are second-year students from the BFFSA’s radio-technical department. In fact, they adapted faster than all the other cadets. Although they receive the same training as other cadets, they do not climb above ship-mast round tops when the entire crew adjusts the rigging. Nor do we use them to carry out strenuous jobs. Fortunately, there were more than enough Snow Maidens during the New Year celebrations.

The expedition continues. We are planning its final stage, and preparing for the beginning of the next trip. In June 2010, the Kruzenshtern will put to sea once again.

MOSCOW, January 26 (RIA Novosti)