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A Russian Navy vessel sails along the Neva River during the naval parade for Russia's Navy Day in St. Petersburg. Several carrier-based Su-33 and MiG-29K fighter jets, recently deployed in operations in Syria, took part in an aerial display, according to Russia Today.