The Project 1124M ship is the base platform for different-purpose ships. Its development was based on the experience of developing and operating ships of this class.

The following variants of the project are available:

• Project 1124M antisubmarine warfare (ASW) ship is designed to destroy enemy surface and underwater targets, while operating independently or as part of a task force, to counter single air targets and sabotage/terrorist assets, provide fire support to ground forces operating in the maritime sector, protect coastal lines of communication and interdict the enemy’s sea lines of communications, perform escort, reconnaissance and patrol missions;
• Project 1124M1 fire support ship is designed to provide fire support to ground forces operating in the maritime sector, protect coastal lines of communication and interdict the enemy’s sea lines of communications, fight enemy surface and underwater targets independently and as part of a task force, perform reconnaissance and patrol missions, assist border troops in border protection, counter single air targets and sabotage/terrorist assets;
• Project 1124M2 Coast Guard ship is designed to patrol and protect maritime borders and exclusive economic zone, counter enemy surface and underwater targets independently and as part of a task force, provide for defense of naval bases, participate in reconnaissance actions, guard and protect coastal shipping, support marine operations and show the flag in the areas of public interest.