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Completion of Ladoga Canal

When
1730
Where
Ladoga Canal
Episodes
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The Ladoga Canal, a 117-kilometer route bypassing Lake Ladoga, was completed on 22 October 1730. This infrastructure linked the Neva and Svir Rivers, enabling the first boat traffic in spring 1731.

Episodes

  1. 22 October 1730 · Ladoga CanalCompletion of Construction

    Construction of the Ladoga Canal was officially completed on 22 October 1730.

Background and detail

Overview. The Ladoga Canal is a historical water transport route in Leningrad Oblast. It links the Neva and Svir Rivers to bypass the stormy waters of Lake Ladoga. The canal is approximately 117 kilometers long and consists of two distinct sections running in parallel.

Completion and Initial Use. Construction of the canal was finalized on 22 October 1730. Following this completion, the first boats were able to navigate the route between the Volkhov and Neva Rivers in the spring of 1731. This marked the operational start of the Ladoga Canal proper.

Historical Significance. The project is recognized as one of the first major canals constructed in Russia. It established a critical navigable link that avoided the hazardous conditions of Lake Ladoga, facilitating transport between the Svir and Neva river systems.

Sources

  1. Ladoga Canal Wikipedia, revision of 2024-11-01

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