Moscow Canal

The Moscow Canal extends for 128 kilometers from the Moskva River to the Volga River, incorporating eight locks and multiple engineering structures.

The construction of the canal occurred between 1932 and 1937, involving 200,000 workers who completed this substantial infrastructure project under challenging conditions.

The canal system represents a major Soviet engineering achievement that transformed Moscow's connection to multiple waterways and established new transportation routes.

The waterway supplies approximately half of Moscow's water needs while enabling vessel navigation between the city and five different seas through Russia's water network.

The canal system includes 240 engineering structures, featuring 11 locks, 11 water discharge facilities, 19 bridges, and multiple ports along its course.

Location: Moscow

Inception: 1932

Official opening: July 15, 1937

Part of: Unified Deep Water System of European Russia

GPS coordinates: 56.71667,37.13333

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43