why does Russia paint their warship decks red most Navy ships around the world have decks painted gray to blend in with the ocean it's a practical choice and nearly every warship in the US Navy uses this color except Russia is different they chose red for a special reason the red paint known as red lead is actually an anti-corrosion coating it protects the metal decks from rust and damage caused by seawater but that's not the only reason the tradition of red decks dates back to the Imperial Russian Navy over time it became a lasting symbol especially
during the Soviet era however there's a simple reason for the red Dex too which most people forget Russia skips the step of covering the red over with gray why because it's cheaper and more efficient to leave the red exposed and it can even make it easier for crew members to spot problem areas like damage or leaks during inspections
