Russia's Pacific Fleet takes it beginning on May 21 1731, when Okhotsk Military Flotilla was created to transport goods to and from far-eastern Kamchatka.

Today, the Pacific Fleet celebrates its 283rd anniversary. The fleet includes over forty warships and over 20 submarines.

Currently, ships of the fleet participate in joint Russian-Chinese Naval Interaction 2014 drills.

Images of the Pacific Fleet in this photo gallery by ITAR-TASS.