Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP
Description:
Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP - the most powerful power plant in Russia, located on the Yenisei River in the village of Cheremushki near the city of Sayanogorsk - is called the most durable dam in the world. The height of the dam is 245 meters, the length along the crest is 1070 meters. The dam forms the Sayano-Shushenskoe reservoir with an area of 621 km2.
Surprisingly clean water, which is constantly updated from the station part of the huge tank, allows trout farms to exist near the hydroelectric power station, because trout, as you know, does not tolerate contaminated water. Visit the trout farm, where you will be able to buy fresh fish.
In addition, a visit to the village of Sizaya, the birthplace of a two-time Olympic champion, five-time World Cup champion, the great wrestler-freeman Ivan Yarygin. In Sisai there is a memorial museum created in memory of this wonderful athlete.
! Please note, the tour involves only an external inspection of the HPP from the observation deck, which is located at the foot of the dam. Climbing the dam and visiting the Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP Museum are prohibited, due to the fact that the hydroelectric power plant is a closed security facility.
Place of start and end of the tour: Abakan
Distance: 120 km from Abakan in one direction
The price includes:
- Archaeological guide services
- transport
- entry-ticket
- lunch (lunch boxes)
Comes to: Group
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