The image shows a barge traversing a lock on the Volga–Baltic Waterway, specifically Lock #8, near the town of Sheksna in the Vologda Oblast of Russia. The barge is mostly gray and has multiple circular ports covering its surface. The sides of the lock are made of stone or concrete, with the water levels differing on each side of the vessel. Each side of the lock is lined by service walkways, and on each side of the lock building, the number '8' is affixed on the side. An overhead service gantry spans the waterway. In the background are trees and infrastructure. The sky is partially cloudy.

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The image shows a barge traversing a lock on the Volga–Baltic Waterway, specifically Lock #8, near the town of Sheksna in the Vologda Oblast of Russia. The barge is mostly gray and has multiple circul…read more

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