the defence of the Russian State. Perhaps, the Navy hit its peak in combat potential in the mid-1980′s. Today, the Russian Navy consists of the Northern , Pacific , Baltic , and Black Sea Fleets, as well as the Caspian Flotilla . 1 August 2012 RIA-Novosti http://en.rian.ru/infographics/20120801/174900219.html Comments Off Friday, 19