Baksan hydroelectric power station, Hydroelectric power station in Atazhukino, Russia.
The Baksan Hydroelectric Power Station is an energy facility on the Baksan River in Kabardino-Balkaria with three turbines that generate electricity from flowing water. The installation serves the mountain region and surrounding communities with hydroelectric power.
Construction began in 1930 as part of Soviet electrification plans, and the first turbine began operating in 1936. The facility played a central role in bringing modern power to the mountain region.
The power station holds status as a regional cultural heritage site, representing early Soviet industrial development and engineering in the Caucasus. It stands as a mark of how communities adapted to modern energy needs during the mid-20th century.
The facility is accessible via the main road through Atazhukino village with marked pathways leading closer to the site. Wear sturdy footwear as the terrain is hilly and can be slippery, especially near water areas.
During World War II the installation suffered significant damage but was rebuilt afterward and remains operational today. This reconstruction demonstrates both the technical resilience of the facility and how vital electricity was for the region's survival.
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