Ranger Tug spotted in Russia?

[Snug Tug]

Imagine my surprise when I saw what looks like a Ranger Tug while on a trip to Northern Russia. As my wife and I were visiting the island of Kizhi on Lake Onega in Russia at a latitude of 62 degrees north, which is about 200 miles northeast of St. Petersburg, Russia, we spotted what looks like a Ranger Tug tied up at another nearby island. The photos were taken from quite a distance with maximum zoom on my little pocket camera. I couldn't get any closer. This place is in the middle of nowhere!

Does anyone know how a Ranger Tug found it's way to Northern Russia? (or am I suffering from hallucinations, which is my wife's explanation)

 

[Andrew Custis]

Looks like an R25 classic to me. Not sure that we ever sent any boats to Russia so I imagine this was purchased directly from an outside source. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Messer]

Imagine my surprise when I saw what looks like a Ranger Tug while on a trip to Northern Russia. As my wife and I were visiting the island of Kizhi on Lake Onega in Russia at a latitude of 62 degrees north, which is about 200 miles northeast of St. Petersburg, Russia, we spotted what looks like a Ranger Tug tied up at another nearby island. The photos were taken from quite a distance with maximum zoom on my little pocket camera. I couldn't get any closer. This place is in the middle of nowhere!

Does anyone know how a Ranger Tug found it's way to Northern Russia? (or am I suffering from hallucinations, which is my wife's explanation)

In 2009, 3 tugboats were delivered to Russia, 21, 23, 25, according to available information. My friend and I are walking on the 21st in the north-west in the Neva rivers and Lake Ladoga.

 

[Messer]

Looks like an R25 classic to me. Not sure that we ever sent any boats to Russia so I imagine this was purchased directly from an outside source. Thanks for sharing!

The boats were officially brought by a dealer, there are at least 1 Ranger brought from Japan. 23 Model.