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Russian cruiser Askold
''Askold'' ((ロシア語:Аскольд)) was a protected cruiser built for the Imperial Russian Navy. She was named after the legendary Varangian Askold. Her thin, narrow hull and maximum speed of were considered impressive for the time.
''Askold'' had five thin funnels which gave it a unique silhouette for any vessel in the Imperial Russian Navy. This led British sailors to nickname her ''Packet of Woodbines'' after the thin cigarettes popular at the time. However, the five funnels also had a symbolic importance, as it was popularly considered that the number of funnels was indicative of performance, and some navies were known to add extra fake funnels to impress dignitaries in less advanced countries.
==Background==
After the completion of the , the Imperial Russian Navy issued requirements for three large protected cruisers to three separate companies: was ordered from William Cramp and Sons in Philadelphia, United States, ''Askold'' was ordered from Krupp-Germaniawerft in Kiel, Germany, and from Vulcan Stettin, also in Germany. Although ''Askold'' was the fastest cruiser in the Russian fleet at the time of its commissioning, ''Bogatyr'' was selected for further development into a new class of ships, and ''Askold'' remained as a unique design.
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