Moscow Canal

Welcome to the Moscow Canal, a monumental feat of Soviet engineering that transformed the landlocked capital into a 'Port of Five Seas'. Completed in 1937, this 128-kilometer waterway connects the Moscow River with the mighty…

Our journey begins at the Northern River Terminal, often called the 'Gateway to the Canal'. This building, designed in the shape of a grand ship, is a masterpiece of the 'Stalinist Empire' style, featuring a central spire topped…

As we move north, the canal begins its climb. The water level is managed through a series of six massive locks, with Locks 6, 5, and 4 forming the first major ascent. …

Perhaps the most famous landmark on the entire canal is Lock No. 3 in Yakhroma. …

As we pass through the city of Dmitrov, the atmosphere of the canal takes on a more reflective tone. On the banks, you will see a large memorial cross, erected to honor the memory of the prisoners who built this canal under the…

As we reach the northernmost point of our journey, we arrive at Lock No. 1 in Dubna, the confluence of the canal and the Volga River. …

Beyond the locks and monuments, the Moscow Canal is a place of recreation and daily life for thousands of Muscovites. Between the reservoirs like Klyazma, Pestovo, and Iksha, the canal is lined with yacht clubs, marinas, and…

Our journey along the Moscow Canal concludes here, where the water of the Volga begins its long journey south toward the city. We have traversed a landscape shaped by ambition, engineering, and the heavy toll of human history. …