How British small-boat operations influenced Soviet doctrine

How much did British torpedo-boat operations after the First World War influence Soviet small-boat doctrine?

The influence was substantial, helping inspire early Soviet interest, but it also left the Soviets tied to an approach that needed more revision.

British small-boat operations appear to have had substantial influence on Soviet doctrine. British wartime experience encouraged Soviet interest in torpedo boats during the 1920s, but an early model can become limiting if it is treated as a permanent answer. This interpretation contrasts Soviet continuity with British rethinking between the world wars and the American decision to set aside its own promising sea-sled experience.