Uglich Hydroelectric Station, Hydroelectric power station in Uglich, Russia
The Uglich Hydroelectric Station is a gravity dam that stretches 310 meters along the Volga River and rises 27 meters in height. The structure holds back water to form a large reservoir that spreads across the landscape for several kilometers.
Construction of the station began in 1935 as part of the Soviet effort to harness the Volga's hydroelectric potential. The first unit came online in 1940, marking the start of a series of dam projects along the river.
The dam reshaped the landscape around Uglich by creating a large reservoir that now defines the area's character. Locals connect this place to the transformation it brought, changing how the community relates to the river.
The site can be visited from several viewpoints where you can see the dam and the reservoir. A visit to the nearby hydropower museum provides insight into how the facility works and its role in regional power generation.
The power station was the first dam in a cascade of hydroelectric installations along the Volga that followed later. The adjacent museum displays historical equipment and photographs that document the technical development of Soviet hydropower engineering.
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