Vladimir Chernavin succeeded Gorshkov after a long period of preparation under him. He commanded the Soviet Navy from 1985 to 1991 and then briefly the Commonwealth of Independent States Navy. The transition preserved the Akula program and other existing projects. The principal change described is the stopping of some newer projects.
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Chernavin continued major programs after Gorshkov
Chernavin's succession preserved established programs after Gorshkov's long command.