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How long is the Volga-Don Ship Canal?
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The Don River at Rostov-na-Donu, Russia.
The Volga-Don Ship Canal is 101 km (63 miles) long. It serves as a vital link between the Volga River and the Don River, connecting the two waterways at their closest point in southwestern Russia.12