In 2007 the Russian Defense Ministry took delivery of "Stereguschiy," the lead ship of the series. The Stereguschiy was the first major surface ship built for the Russian Navy in post-Soviet era.
JSC Shipbuilding Plant "Severnaya Verf" (Northern Shipyard) is one of the leading companies of the Russian defense industry. The firm has been part of United Industrial Corporation (Moscow) since 2004. The shipyard specializes in building warships and merchant vessels of various purposes.