Meet the cats serving on a Russian cruise ship
Ksenia Isaeva
No dogs allowed on board!
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Russia Beyond
The cruise ship, owned by the company VODOHOD, is plying the waters from Moscow to St. Petersburg and back. It is famous for a couple of feline workers: two cats that have become local stars.

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During the winter the cats live in the captain’s home. It is no coincidence that his name is Vladimir Kotin (‘kot’ in Russian is ‘cat’).

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The passengers’ beloved pets are often seen sleeping in the captain’s deckhouse. Each cat has its own outfit, but Botsman mainly prefers to play with his peak cap instead of wearing it.

Press photos / VODOHOD Company