Obvodny Canal

The Obwodny channel (Russian Обводный канал ) is the largest canal of Saint Petersburg in Russia. It connects with the River Neva Jekateringofka.

The channel is 8.08 km long and 21.3 m wide ( in the eastern part up to 42.6 m). Its depth is up to 3 m.

It was originally created to defend the city against floods during the years 1769-1780. In 1805 he was renewed and enlarged, from 1835 to the early 20th century it was navigable.