Substation "Vostochnaya", Power distribution facility in Leningrad Region, Russia
Vostochnaya is a power distribution facility in Leningrad Region with a 330 kV electrical system that handles high-voltage connections. It serves as a major hub linking multiple transmission lines across the regional power network.
The substation began operating in the early 1980s as part of the Soviet-era infrastructure connecting the USSR's power grid to Finland. Its role shifted in 2022 when international power transmission to that country stopped completely.
This electrical facility represents Russian engineering practices in power distribution, incorporating both domestic and international technical standards.
This is an operational facility that is not open to public access. The site remains actively engaged in power distribution work and should only be approached by authorized personnel.
Before power shipments to Finland ceased, this facility was a vital link between Soviet and Nordic electrical systems. Today it stands as a physical remnant of that former regional energy partnership.
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