Russian Presidential Aircraft

The "Russian Presidential Aircraft" which goes by common name of  "Russian Airforce One"  is the official aircraft used by Russian President when he travels abroad.

The aircraft is a derivative of IL-96-300 passenger aircraft and goes by the designation "IL-96PU". IL-96PU is a  modified wide-body aircraft a "Presidential Suite"  it is powered by 4 PS-90A by-pass turbojet engine.

There are 4 IL-96PU that are currently operated by Russia's presidential air detachment, which serves the president of Russia and members of the government.The air detachment  operates IL-96PU aircraft with registration number RA96012, RA96016 ,RA96018 and RA96019.

The IL-96PU Aircraft with its luxurious interiors "Presidential Suite" provides comfort and an environment conducive to work, it also acts as a full fledge "Nuclear Command Post" for the president when he is traveling and during crises. The aircraft is equipped with special security apparatus ,communication suite and also includes a type of escape capsule.

            Pictures of the IL-96PU and presidential suite interiors

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev inside Presidential Aircraft IL-96PU

              Presidential Trip , IL-96PU seen in the background

The State Seal of the Russian Federation is an official state symbol and the state’s official emblem. The double-headed eagle has regained its status as the centerpiece of Russia's state seal, testifying to the continuity of Russian history.

The State Seal of the Russian Federation is a rectangular red heraldic shield. At the bottom, it has rounded corners and a pointed middle. The shield is adorned with a golden double-headed eagle spreading its wings upward. The eagle is crowned with two small crowns and, above them, a large crown, all three joined together by a ribbon.

                            Saint Andrew the patron saint of Russia

                The Presidential  Ensign and the Russian coat of arms

                                                    In-flight Bible

References:
1 kremlin.ru
2 Flight Global http://www.flightglobal.com
3 Leaked Presidential Aircraft Images