"Singing frigates," "Greyhounds of the Oceans" - each of these names
contains a little bit of truth about large antisubmarine warfare ships
Project 61. Since their emergence until now they are very popular with
both maritime specialists and ship lovers. It could not be otherwise,
because they are exceptionally good looking vessels.
They were the first Soviet units of the new generation, projected and
built separate from foregoing schemes. Their uniqueness was not only
based on beautiful architecture, but also on some other assets. For
instance, they were the first ships in the world propelled only by the
power of gas turbines.