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   To whom is our proud "Varangian" on sale?
   In the Portuguese colony of Macao, which in the summer of the next year
Should pass under jurisdiction of China, passions around do not cease
Aircraft carrier "Varangian". The heavy aviabearing not completed on 30 %
The cruiser has been sold recently by Ukraine to mysterious firm Agencia
Turistica a Diversos Chong Lot Ltd.
   "Godfathers" of Macao, the recognised centre of a gaming in
South East Asia, wish to make of "Varangian" the floating
Hotel-casino. The local press which has actively supported this idea,
Notices, that similar use of the ship which should
To become a leader of the Soviet Navy fleet, "will lift
The prestige of Macao also will serve development of the international tourism ". Rather
It is probable, that "Varangian" will help to rise to the local gambling
To the business which reputation is damped by shootouts.
   However idea to convert "Varangian" in a pleasure complex
Yet has not found support of local authorities. They have given up to buyers
In constant mooring of the ship for two reasons. First, in
The purposes of protection of environment. Coastal waters quickly melejut, and
Presence of "Varangian" will complicate carrying out of regular jobs on
To waterway deepening. Secondly, the doubtful history confuses with
Aircraft carrier acquisition.
   In it it is really a lot of "white stains". It is known, that
Registered in Hong Kong on August, 11th last year firm
Agencia Turistica a Diversos Chong Lot Ltd. Did not receive the licence
On tourist and entertaining business. Nonexistent
There was also its address designated in registration documents.
The ship has been bought for the ridiculous sum - $20 million, as
Breakage. All these details work on other version of the probable
Uses of "Varangian". The local press expresses opinion, that on
The business "Varangian" has been bought by certain "mail box" for military men
Needs of the Peoples Republic of China. Supporters of this version believe, that Chineses will disassemble
It for studying of technology of building of aircraft carriers, and then
Will start up on a meltdown.
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