Russian Strongman Moves 3,500-Ton Submarine
In Kronstadt, as part of the 'Strength of Russia' event, Guinness World Record holder Denis Volk managed to move a 'Varyag-class' submarine weighing more than 3,500 tons in a strength exercise, which has never been done in world practice,
Consensus
- Dennis Vovk moved a submarine of the 'Warsaw' project in Kronshtadt.
- The submarine weighed over 3,500 tons.
- The event took place on August 22.
- The event was part of the 'Strength of Russia' campaign.
- The event was held in honor of the Day of the State Flag of Russia and the 120th anniversary of the Russian submarine forces.
- Vovk completed the movement in 1 minute and 35 seconds.
- The movement covered approximately five meters.
- The attempt was recorded on video for submission to the Guinness Book of Records.
- Vovk weighs less than 90 kilograms.
- Vovk is considered one of the strongest men in Russia in the 'power extreme' discipline.
- The feat has not been recorded in world practice before.
- The event was organized by the Kronstadt District administration.
Points of divergence
- Vovk moved the submarine as part of a 'power extreme' exercise called 'track-pull'. — vm
- The main challenge during preparation was strong wind, which caused the submarine to sway, bent a ladder, and broke a 15-ton strap. The team did not secure Vovk with chains to allow quick release in case of danger. — fontanka
- Vovk's achievement is a world record in his weight category for track-pull. — vesti
- Another Russian, Sergey Boytsov, set a world record in a stratospheric jump with a hot air balloon on the same day. — m24
Coverage (4 sources)
- Ginnes Book Record Holder Moved a Submarine in Kronstadt — Вечерняя Москва
- One of the strongest people in Russia moved a 3500-ton submarine in Kronstadt — Вести
- St. Petersburg strongman moved submarine in Kronstadt — Фонтанка
- Russian athlete moved a 3,500-ton submarine in Kronstadt — Москва 24