Vyshny Volochyok Reservoir

Vyshny Volochyok Reservoir is a water storage system in Tver Oblast with two main outflows directing water toward Lake Mstino and the Tvertsa River. The structure was designed to regulate water levels across the region and support multiple transport routes that developed after its construction.

The reservoir was built in 1719 under Mikhail Serdyukov's supervision and quickly became essential to a larger waterway. This waterway connected the Baltic Sea to the Caspian Sea, enabling trade and transport across vast distances.

The reservoir holds federal cultural heritage status because of its role in linking distant regions through water transport networks. Visitors can see how water engineering shaped the development of this area and enabled trade routes that connected different parts of Russia.

The best way to explore the location is from the land, as the water is mainly used for regulation and agricultural purposes. Visitors should walk the banks or use local transportation to explore nearby areas and better understand how the water management system operates.

The Shlina River originates from Lake Shlino and flows over 100 kilometers through multiple districts before entering the reservoir's northern section. This long river system shows how large the infrastructure was needed to manage water across such vast areas.

Location: Vyshny Volochyok

Location: Tver Oblast

Part of: Vyshny Volochyok Waterway

GPS coordinates: 57.56478,34.46286

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:46