The B-396 submarine served in the Northern Fleet from 1980 until its decommissioning in 1998.
The displayed ekranoplan is one of only five ever built of the Project 904 Orlyonok class.
The museum area was formerly part of the Tushino airfield complex.
The submarine interior maintains original instrumentation, including torpedo tubes and sonar consoles.
The Project 904 ekranoplan was designed to transport marine infantry at high speeds above the water.
The museum site is situated directly on the Moscow Canal, a major waterway connecting Moscow to the Volga River.
The Museum of the History of the Russian Navy is an open-air exhibition located within the Severnoye Tushino Park complex in Moscow. Its primary draw is the B-396 'Novosibirskiy Komsomolets,' a decommissioned Project 641 (Foxtrot-class) diesel-electric submarine available for interior tours. The site also displays an Orlyonok-class ekranoplan, a unique hybrid ground-effect vehicle capable of flying just above the water's surface. A Skat-class air-cushion landing craft is also positioned on the premises for public viewing. The exhibition occupies a significant stretch of the Khimki Reservoir embankment. The collection provides insight into Soviet-era naval engineering and cold-war maritime capabilities. Visitors can walk the decks of the vessels and enter the hull of the submarine to view original navigation and engine equipment. The park surrounding the museum serves as a public recreation space on the bank of the Moscow Canal.
The bow of the Orlyonok ekranoplan provides a clear perspective of its massive wingspan and jet engines.
Wear comfortable, non-slip footwear, as the submarine interior features steep, narrow ladders and metal flooring.
Visit on a weekday to avoid crowds, as the narrow corridors of the submarine can become bottlenecks.
Check the local weather forecast, as the museum is an open-air site with minimal indoor shelter while waiting to enter exhibits.
Avoid visiting during heavy rain, as the outdoor decks become slippery and access to the vessels may be restricted.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Exterior exhibits are subject to weather-related closures in winter months.
Expect tight spaces inside the submarine; maintain an orderly pace through the narrow gangways.
