Russian navy ordered design of new battleship according to the magazine Mitteilungen aus dem Gebiete des Seewesens dated 1907 No.6

An item reported that the Russian navy ordered to design a turbine driven battleship with a displacement of 22.800 tons and a speed of 21 knots. The armament was to consist of 10-30,5cm guns. Building costs estimated on 21.800.000 Rubles.