Light cruiser Nürnberg, a further development of the Königsberg- and Leipzig-class cruisers, was laid down in December 1933. The ship participated in the Spanish Civil War between 1936 and 1937, as well as in the annexation of Memel in 1939. During World War II, the cruiser participated in mine-laying operations and escorted transports to Norway. In 1945, the ship capitulated in the port of Copenhagen and was transferred to the Soviet Union as part of the war reparations. The ship served in the 32nd Cruiser Division under the name of Admiral Makarov.