Northern Catherine Canal

The Northern Catherine Canal extends for 18 kilometers through the Komi Republic and Perm Krai regions, connecting the Northern Dvina basin with the Kama River.

Construction of the waterway began in 1785 under Catherine II's reign and reached completion in 1822, designed to accommodate vessels weighing between 100 and 130 metric tons.

The canal's structure represents the engineering capabilities of early 19th-century Russia, influencing the development of regional water transportation systems and local commerce.

Despite its current abandoned state, the canal remains visible as a small ditch with deteriorated banks, accessible through walking paths in the surrounding natural environment.

Local Komi Zyryan merchants continued using this waterway during spring and fall high-water seasons into the early 20th century, long after its official closure in 1838.

Location: Kanava

Inception: 1822

GPS coordinates: 61.05000,55.10000

Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:00