Russia and Finland are getting prepared to sign a new agreement on the lease of the Russian part of the Saimaa Canal to Finland. In this connection a new checkpoint is to be built on the west side of the canal. It will be capable of servicing at least 2 cargo ships and 15 pleasure boats per day. However, future operation of the canal looks quite pessimistic in the present context
2009 May 13
Window to Europe
Russia and Finland are getting prepared to sign a new agreement on the lease of the Russian part of the Saimaa Canal to Finland. In this connection a new checkpoint is to be built on the west side of the canal. It will be capable of servicing at least 2 cargo ships and 15 pleasure boats per day. However, future operation of the canal looks quite pessimistic in the present context