Tsimlyansk Reservoir
Цимлянское водохранилище · 칼라치나도누
reservoir in Volgograd and Rostov Oblasts, Russia
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Tsimlyansk Reservoir
Welcome to the Tsimlyansk Reservoir, a vast inland water body often referred to as the 'artificial sea.' Created in the early 1950s as part of the ambitious Volga-Don Canal project, this reservoir transformed the landscape of…
Listen in the app2The Ghost of Sarkel — A Sunken Khazar Capital
One of the greatest historical losses caused by the reservoir was the flooding of the ancient fortress of Sarkel. Built in the 830s by the Khazar Khaganate with Byzantine engineering assistance, Sarkel was a vital commercial and…
Listen in the app3The Great Relocation — A Human Cost
The scale of the Tsimlyansk project required a massive human sacrifice. The sources provide a somber account of the 164 villages and towns that were completely dismantled or flooded to make room for the 'sea.' Entire communities…
Listen in the app4Drought and the Dead — The 19th Century Headstones
The receding waters of the Tsimlyansk Reservoir have recently uncovered more than just buildings; they have revealed the resting places of the past. The sources describe a striking discovery during the drought of 2011 and 2021:…
Listen in the app5Winter on the Ice — The Fishing Colony
When the bitter winds of the Russian winter arrive, the Tsimlyansk Reservoir undergoes a seasonal transformation into a vast, frozen plain. For thousands of local and visiting fishermen, this is the peak season. …
Listen in the app6War Beneath the Waves — The Battle of the Crossings
The Tsimlyansk Reservoir also covers some of the most fiercely contested ground of the Second World War. Before the flooding, this valley was the site of the 'Battle of the Crossings' across the Don River during the German…
Listen in the app7Ecological Utility — Power and Navigation
Beyond its historical and cultural layers, the Tsimlyansk Reservoir is a cornerstone of the regional infrastructure. It was built primarily to provide the necessary water depth for the Volga-Don Canal, allowing large vessels to…
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As we conclude our journey along the shores of the Tsimlyansk Reservoir, we are left with a profound sense of the 'artificial sea' as a place of layers. It is a modern engineering marvel that provides power and passage, yet it is…
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What is Tsimlyansk Reservoir?
Tsimlyansk Reservoir is a place in 칼라치나도누 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 칼라치나도누 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 47.8333, 42.8333 |
| Last updated |