World of Tanks - Object 279: the Warrior of the Apocalypse

How did the Soviet Union develop a new generation of heavy tanks to replace the legendary IS-2, IS-3, IS-4, and T-10? What advantages did the Object 279 have thanks to its “flying saucer” shape? How did the unusual design of the running gear affect its movement capabilities? What was the fate of the Object 279 and which of the produced models is preserved at the Kubinka tank museum?