The multinational training exercise FRUKUS 2012 came to an end with a closing ceremony in St. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. During the port visit, sailors from French naval vessel De Grasse (D612), Russian naval vessel Yaroslav Mudriy (727), British naval vessel HMS York (D98), and guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Piskariovskoye Memorial Cemetery. The wreath-laying ceremony, honored the fallen heroes who fought in the 900-day Siege of Leningrad during World War II.