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Russia's floating power plant branded 'nuclear Titanic' sets sail on controversial first voyage
"The floating plant, the first of its kind in the world, will then be loaded with nuclear fuel before being towed to the Arctic port of Pevek in the summer of 2019, where it will be put into service.
Rosatom’s project has come under widespread criticism from environmental groups, including Greenpeace, which has branded it a "floating Chernobyl" and a "nuclear Titanic".
To test a nuclear reactor in a densely populated area like the centre of St. Petersburg is irresponsible to say the least," he said.
"However, moving the testing of this ‘nuclear Titanic’ away from the public eye will not make it less so."