Podolsk Sea, Unfinished reservoir project in Podolsky District, Russia
The Podolsk Sea is an incomplete dam project along the Pakhra River south of Moscow. The area consists of water-filled sections and overgrown banks marked by concrete structures and earthen embankments that show its unfinished state.
The project was conceived in the 1960s as part of Soviet infrastructure expansion around Moscow. Work was never completed, though the dams and water bodies created during construction remain as permanent features of the landscape.
Local fishing communities gather at the location during different seasons, maintaining traditional angling practices despite the project's incomplete status.
The site is accessible from Podolsk by local minibuses with several entry points around the water. Visit during dry weather, as some paths around the banks can be muddy or slippery.
The water body has become a habitat for various fish species that thrived despite the incomplete infrastructure. Local anglers return throughout the year, making this an active fishing area even in its unfinished state.
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