Syrian Defense Minister Visits The Russian Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier

The Syrian Defense Minister, General Daoud Rajhi visited the Russian Navy's Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier in the waters near the port of Tartus, Syria on January 8, 2012.  

Russian Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier which is also known as heavy aircraft carrying missile cruiser can carry around 50 aircrafts. 

Russian aircraft carrier can carry Su-33 Flanker-D & MiG-29K fighter jets, Su-25UTG/UBP and Kamov Ka-27 helicopters.