| − | In [[Tom Clancy]]’s novel ''Red Storm Rising'', the ''Kirov'' is the flagship of a Soviet task force, and is sunk by a Norwegian submarine. | + | In [[Tom Clancy]]’s novel ''Red Storm Rising'', the ''Kirov'' is part of a Soviet task force in support of an amphibious landing in northern Norway. While on route, the cruiser is sunk by a Norwegian submarine. |