Russian river-sea specialist Vodohod is behind a new cruiseship order at the domestic Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard.

Russian media said a contract has been signed by the owner with the yard's state parent United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC).

The four-deck vessel will carry 300 people. Delivery is set for 2020.

Construction will be financed under the state Development of Shipbuilding in 2013-2030 programme, introduced by the ministry of industry and trade.

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