Transit navigation at the Volga-Baltic waterway was opened on April 28, 2016, says Rosmorrechflot (Federal Marine and River Transport Agency).
The vessels of Volga Shipping Company OJSC were the first to pass Gate No 8 of the Sheksna hydrosystem towards the Onega lake.
The ceremony was attended by the management of the Volga-Baltic Administration, representatives of the staff, local government and media.