What if Russia had built balanced destroyers earlier?

The closing question asks what would happen if Russia invested consistently in proper destroyers from the beginning. Its early strong start gave way to vessels treated here as torpedo boats before capable destroyers returned later. The proposed alternative keeps building ships that balance gun power with torpedo capability. Larger hulls and longer range would suit the considerable distances Russian ships had to travel. The audience is invited to consider the consequences, and the question remains unanswered.