 She became part of the Black Sea Fleet on 9 July of that year.Between 1 and 31 May 1970, 1 December 1971 and 30 June 1972, and 15 June and 6 December 1974 she cruised in the Mediterranean Sea to support Egyptian forces.Between 4 August and 14 October 1974 she was the flagship for the detachment of ships in the Suez Canal mine clearance operation.