The problem with the boilers arose because India had asked the Russians to replace their regular asbestos heat shield on the ship’s boilers because of the risk of poisoning to the crew.
The two causes for the failure are attributable to the inability of a society to quickly return to competence after the imposition, and inevitable collapse, of Communism/socialism.
Communism destroyed the industrial prowess of Russia, thus substandard facilities, but a simple "Nyet" on India's demand for socialist correct, physically unsound technology, would have saved the effort.
It's a long road back from Communism, maybe longer than any can travel.
The United Srates is about to learn this the hard way.
We, as a Nation, are finished as a Superpower. Not because of obama, but because of the people who put the obamas in power.
So, until we bottom out, enjoy thr ride because it is not going to gt better.