Aleksey Rezvoi

Veteran maritime nuclear engineer trained in the Soviet Union who designed third- and fourth-generation submarine and icebreaker reactors and later worked in the U.S.; consultant and PhD candidate with deep expertise in maritime SMRs and Arctic nuclear logistics.

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Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 6min

Russia’s Maritime Nuclear Fleet: A Glimpse Behind the Curtain

Aleksey Rezvoi, a veteran maritime nuclear engineer educated in the Soviet Union, shares his insights on Russia’s maritime nuclear fleet. He reveals the historical significance of the Lenin icebreaker and the evolution of reactor designs to modern small modular reactors (SMRs). Rezvoi discusses the practicalities of Arctic logistics, contrasts Russian operational experience with Western SMR hype, and highlights the importance of system economics. He also addresses safety paradigms, fuel innovations, and the unique challenges of designing reactors for maritime conditions.

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