Volkhov, Industrial center in Leningrad Oblast, Russia.
Volkhov sits on both banks of the river bearing its name in western Russia, roughly 122 kilometers east of Saint Petersburg. The town spreads across flat terrain with residential areas on one side and industrial facilities on the opposite riverbank.
The settlement emerged in the early 20th century as Zvanka and gained town status in 1933. The name changed to Volkhov in 1940 as the community developed into a center for aluminum production.
Residents today use the riverside paths for walks between residential and industrial neighborhoods. Local markets sell regional products from the surrounding agricultural areas south of town.
Visitors can walk the riverside promenade to get a sense of the town layout. Many public facilities stand near the river and are accessible on foot.
The hydroelectric facility from 1926 ranks among the oldest still functioning installations of its kind in the country. Its turbines continue to supply power to regional enterprises today.
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