The book covers the history of the confrontation between the two greatest maritime powers in the world: the USSR and the USA, from 1946 to the present day. In the light of this topic, the author examines the history of the construction of the ocean fleet and the development of naval art during the Soviet period. The book presents the strategic plans of the United States and NATO regarding Russia as a maritime power in the context of a sharp weakening of its control over the World Ocean and examines the foundations of Russia's new national maritime policy in the 21st century, taking into account the realities of modern times. The book is supplied with vivid examples of specific maritime operations of both Russia and NATO.