With a mix of nuclear-powered, diesel-electric, ballistic missile, and attack submarines, Russia boasts one of the largest and most diverse submarine fleets globally. The 'Perm' is the sixth addition to the Yasen and Yasen-M class submarines,

Perm is the first nuclear-powered submarine to be equipped with Zircon missiles as a standard feature, according to Russian agencies.

The President toured the cruiser’s control centre, the crew quarters and weapons storage facilities, and also spoke with the crew members.