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Russia's Volga River Lock Expansion Nears Completion to Boost Shipping

A second chamber at Lock No. 15 promises smoother sailing on the Volga. Will this upgrade transform Russia's inland waterways for good?

The image shows a poster depicting a boat cruising on the Volga River, surrounded by buildings,...
The image shows a poster depicting a boat cruising on the Volga River, surrounded by buildings, trees, hills, and birds flying in the sky. The poster also has text written on it, likely advertising tours in the Soviet Union.

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Russia's Volga River Lock Expansion Nears Completion to Boost Shipping

Major modernization work continues at the Gorodets Hydroelectric Complex as part of the Efficient Transport System national project. Construction of the second chamber of Lock No. 15 is now 75% complete, with plans to commission it in test mode by the end of the year.

Photo: Ministry of Transport of Nizhny Novgorod Region

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April 28, 2026 – GTRK Nizhny Novgorod

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