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What if in 1991 the newly formed Russian Navy decides not to scrap the then under construction 75,000t nuclear powered aircraft carrier Ulyanovsk but press ahead through hell and high water to keep the dream of a true blue water navy alive?

Even if she couldn't be completed by 1995 as planned could construction be paused to be resumed at a later date?

Bonus points if anyone can think of a way for the Russians to operate both Ulyanovsk and Admiral Kuznetsov at the same time giving the Russia a two carrier fleet.
Gold star/smiley face sticker for anyone who can also bring the Kuznetsov's sistership Varyag into service.

Ulyanovsk

Admiral Kuznetsov

Varyag
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