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The Moscow Canal. Alexey Rukhlyadev. The canal-lock #9. 1937

Alexey Rukhlyadev20th Century

ICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites

ICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites
Paris, France

Significance

The Moscow Canal is outstanding hydraulic water management system. It was constructed in the first half of 20 century. Its entire canalbed is artificial. The system of canal-lokcs and pumping stations let vessels passing through the canal overcome the height difference of 38 m.
The width of the main canal-bed on the surface - 85 m, on the floor - 45 m, depth - 5.5 m.

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  • Title: The Moscow Canal. Alexey Rukhlyadev. The canal-lock #9. 1937
  • Creator: Alexey Rukhlyadev
  • Date Created: 20th Century
  • Location Created: Moscow, Russia
  • Type: image
  • Rights: Open license
ICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites

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