Before the summer heat retreats, the Tech Up teams enjoys a little fun in the sun aboard the latest ships sailing the Russian waterways. But it's not just maxing and relaxing. There is serious scientific work to be done as a major research vessel prepares to set sail for the Antarctic. The Akademik Tryoshnikov gets fitted with the most high-tech navigation and experimental equipment from industry leaders like Transas. And a new floating abode will allow vacationers to take a break from city life atop the docile waves of Russia's rivers.br br RT LIVE br Subscribe to RT! br Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Google+ br RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 500 million YouTube views benchmark.