Rybinsk Reservoir, Artificial lake system in Northwestern Russia
The Rybinsk Reservoir extends across 4,580 square kilometers with an average depth of 5.6 meters, connecting the Volga River with its tributaries Sheksna and Mologa.
The construction of the reservoir began in 1935, requiring the relocation of 150,000 residents and submersion of 663 villages before its completion in 1947.
The submerged town of Mologa beneath the reservoir waters represents a significant chapter in Russian engineering development and community transformation.
The reservoir generates 346 megawatts of hydroelectric power while serving as a crucial connection point in the Volga-Baltic Waterway transportation system.
At the time of construction, this water body claimed the title of largest artificial reservoir worldwide, with its surface reaching 102.4 meters above sea level.
Location: Yaroslavl Oblast
Location: Tver Oblast
Location: Vologda Oblast
Elevation above the sea: 102 m
GPS coordinates: 58.36667,38.43333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
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