Volgodonsk

Volgodonsk is a city in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located inside the east of the oblast on the west bank of the Tsimlyansk Reservoir. Volgodonsk became based on July 27, 1950 as a small agreement for the Tsimlyansk hydroelectric dam protection personnel. It grew in size due to the development of the Volga–Don Canal. Town popularity become granted to it in 1956. Volgodonsk is one of the economic leaders of Rostov Oblast. The metropolis became the biggest strength center of southern Russia with the launch of the Volgodonsk Nuclear Power Plant in March 2001. The electricity plant, together with the two thermal power stations, are the metropolis's principal employers. Atommash, Russia's biggest nuclear engineering business enterprise, is located within the city.

The city is a local transport hub at the Volga–Don Canal. A railway and M4 highway skip nearby. Bus routes have been released in 1954. There are currently 30 bus routes. Trolleybuses were jogging considering that 1977. There are presently six trolleybus routes in the metropolis. Volgodonsk port has a strategic significance as get entry to to main ports of different international locations. Volgodonsk is one of the important cultural centers of Rostov Oblast. There are six artwork schools, two museums, seventeen ancient and cultural sites, and three homes recognized as architectural monuments of regional importance.