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What role did Volzhsky play in the construction of a Volga River hydroelectric station?
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Volga River
The Dnieper, Don, and Volga river basins and their drainage network.
The city of Volzhsky was founded in 1951 specifically to serve as a residential center for the personnel tasked with constructing the large hydroelectric station on the Volga River. Following the completion of this major infrastructure project in 1961, the city transitioned into an industrial hub, incorporating various manufacturing sectors to support the regional economy.1