Rapid Soviet naval expansion is contrasted with the short period of slower, better-funded construction under Stalin near the end of World War II. The Sverdlov program is presented as one product of that period whose ships supported Soviet global operations for decades. Rapid construction could instead prioritize a modern appearance while neglecting safe operation. Older ships posed a different problem when continued service depended heavily on their crews' maintenance and determination.
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Soviet expansion and the durability of better-funded construction
A brief period of better-funded construction is contrasted with rapid expansion and prolonged reliance on aging ships.