Probably drawn at random like the UK does with its mission names but that is at a guess, but i do know that by the 80's the entire alphabet was used up hence why you got Akula and Typhoon now you have Borei and Severdvinsk Yasen ETC.
In Russia you use Project numbers and Sub project numbers example you have two types of Alfa class Project 705 and 705K, 3 types of November Projects Project 627, 627A & 645
Take a look at the Whiskey class that one is eye watering to follow i even struggle sometimes 3 Project numbers for 5 sub types and 11 sub sub types for a total of 215 boats.
NATO just grouped it all up to make it more easier on them.
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