Michael Scholochow

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The MS Michael Scholochow (IMO 8521919) has borne the name Mikhail Sholokhov since 1989.

Vessel data and amenities

The river cruise ship is 129.15 m long and 16.7 m wide; its stated speed is 13.7 knots and its gross tonnage is 5,414 GT. A Paradeast ship profile published after the 2003 renovation lists five passenger decks, two panoramic restaurants and a crew of 80. It gives the capacity for this travel profile as around 260 passengers; Commons separately lists a maximum capacity of 282. The Paradeast profile describes German and Russian as the onboard languages and rubles and euros as the currencies accepted on board. Amenities included a music lounge, an observation lounge, bars and a sauna.

Construction and service history

The Commons category for the IMO number lists 1985 as the year of construction, construction number 384, and VEB Elbewerften Boizenburg/Roßlau as the shipyard; it dates delivery and entry into service to June 27, 1985. At entry into service, the ship sailed under the Soviet flag; since 1993, it has sailed under the Russian flag. Rostov-na-Donu is listed as its port of registry.

Historical itineraries and cruise duration

A travel report published on February 15, 2008, described a 19-night river cruise from Rostov to St. Petersburg offered by Phoenix Reisen. The planned route followed the Don and Volga, including stops in Volgograd and Nizhny Novgorod, as well as a visit to Kishi Island. The itinerary combined extended stretches on the river with shore excursions.