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White Sea – Baltic Canal, 227-kilometer waterway system in Karelia, Russia.

The White Sea-Baltic Canal connects Lake Onega to the White Sea through a network of 19 locks and artificial waterways constructed in northern Russia.

The canal, completed in 1933 under Stalin's direction, was built by 126,000 prison laborers, with records indicating between 12,000 and 25,000 deaths during construction.

The canal represents a major engineering achievement of the Soviet era, transforming the transportation infrastructure of northern Russia and connecting regional communities.

Navigation on the canal operates from May to October, with vessels limited to 3.5 meters depth, making it suitable for small cargo ships and tourist boats.

The seven locks on the southern slope form the Stairs of Povenets, raising vessels 103 meters above sea level through a sequence of engineering structures.

Location: Karelia

Location: Medvezhyegorsky District

Location: Segezhsky District

Location: Belomorsky District

Part of: Unified Deep Water System of European Russia

GPS coordinates: 62.80000,34.80000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:17

Photo author: Alexxx1979
Photo license: CC BY-SA 4.0

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White Sea – Baltic Canal

White Sea – Baltic Canal, 227-kilometer waterway system in Karelia, Russia.

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