Iran's 4th naval zone hosts Russian Navy Buyan class corvettes at Bandar Anzali

Iran media imagery depiction of Russian Navy Buyan class corvettes of the Caspian flotilla, arriving on 09AUG15 at Bandar Anzali,  Iran.

Russian Navy corvettes reportedly expected for naval exchange programs and exercise during a 3-day stay.

Left: RFS Mahachkala (015) Buyan class (Project 21630) corvette

Right: RFS Volgodonsk (014) Buyan class (Project 21630) corvette

One of a series of photos depicting RFS Volgodonsk arriving at Bandar Anzali, Iran

RFS Volgodonsk, maneuvering in the port waters of Bandar Anzali

RFS Volgodonsk corvette with Golzar tug (MMSI:422245000)

Detail of deck-mounted armament, including 3M-47 “Gibka” SAM systems and AK-306 30 mm CIWS

Detail of sensors including MR-352 Pozitiv-M1.2 phased array radar systems

Russian Marine behind 14.5mm MTPU naval pedestal machine gun mount

Detail of AK-306 30 mm close-in weapon system (CIWS)

"Guards" designation emblem on the upper hull side of RFS Volgodonsk

Russian naval officers and seamen aboard RFS Mahachkala

Russian seamen with senior warrant officer before A-190 100 mm naval gun turret on RNS Mahachkala

Russian military chaplain and officers aboard RFS Mahachkala

Gilaki maiden presenting flowers to Russian Navy First Captain Cyril Trankov

Russian Navy First Captain Cyril Trankov received by IRIN captain and IRIAF colonel on 09AUG15 at Bandar Anzali, Iran

Photos: Islamic Republic News Agency