Krivak (Project 1135 Burevestnik)

The Krivak class, Soviet Project 1135 Burevestnik, was developed as a frigate and guard ship family for the Soviet Navy. It focused on anti-submarine warfare, escort missions, and patrol duties while offering better seakeeping and systems than older small escorts. Variants later served in naval and border-guard roles.

Krivak ships are recognizable for their forward anti-submarine missile launchers, low superstructure profile, and gun layout aft. They carried sonar, torpedoes, surface-to-air missiles, guns, and later variant-specific improvements. The design prioritized ASW and escort work rather than heavy anti-ship missile salvos.

Krivak-family ships served across Soviet and post-Soviet fleets, and the design lineage influenced later Talwar/Project 11356 frigates. This makes the class important beyond its original service era: it became a durable template for medium Russian-designed frigates.