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</ref> The first turbine became operational on 20 September 1936. The power station was completed in 1939.<ref name=pravda210710/> During [[World War II]], the power station was badly damaged.
</ref> The first turbine became operational on 20 September 1936. The power station was completed in 1939.<ref name=pravda210710/> During [[World War II]], the power station was badly damaged.


On 21 July 2010, the power station was attacked by four gunmen from the [[Caucasus Emirate]] militant group. Two security guards were killed and two power units were detonated.<ref name=interfax210710/><ref name=hydro210710>
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|title= Attack on hydropower station in Russia leaves two dead, damages plant
|title= Attack on hydropower station in Russia leaves two dead, damages plant
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|title= Two killed in attack on Russian power station
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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[[Category:Hydroelectric power stations in Russia]]
[[Category:Hydroelectric power stations in Russia]]
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Kabardino-Balkaria]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Kabardino-Balkaria]]
[[Category:Hydroelectric power stations built in the Soviet Union]]
[[Category:Hydroelectric power stations built in the Soviet Union]]
[[Category:Cultural heritage monuments in Kabardino-Balkaria]]
[[Category:Objects of cultural heritage of Russia of regional significance]]




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Baksan Hydroelectric Power Station
Baksan Hydroelectric Power Station is located in Kabardino-Balkaria
Baksan Hydroelectric Power Station
Location of Baksan Hydroelectric Power Station in Kabardino-Balkaria
Baksan Hydroelectric Power Station is located in Russia
Baksan Hydroelectric Power Station
Baksan Hydroelectric Power Station (Russia)
CountryKabardino-Balkaria, Russia
LocationAtazhukino, Baksansky District
Coordinates43°39′18.39″N 43°23′48.87″E / 43.6551083°N 43.3969083°E / 43.6551083; 43.3969083
StatusOperational
Construction began1930
Opening date1936
Owner(s)RusHydro
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsBaksan River
Power Station
Turbines3 x 9 MW
Installed capacity27 MW

The Baksan Hydroelectric Power Station is a small hydroelectric power station on the Baksan River in Atazhukino, Baksansky District, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia. It is one of the oldest hydroelectric plants in Russia. It is owned by RusHydro.[1]

History

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The Baksan hydroelectric power station was built according to the GOELRO plan in 1930–1936.[1][2] The first turbine became operational on 20 September 1936. The power station was completed in 1939.[1] During World War II, the power station was badly damaged.

On 21 July 2010, the power station was attacked by four gunmen from the Caucasus Emirate militant group. Two security guards were killed and two power units were detonated.[2][3][4]

Description

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The power station consists of three turbines with a capacity of 9 MW each.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Terrorists Explode Hydropower Plant in Russia's Northern Caucasus". Pravda. 2010-07-21. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
  2. ^ a b "Kabardino-Balkaria's Baksan HPP attacked". Russia & CIS Oil and Gas Weekly. Interfax. 2010-07-21. Archived from the original on 2012-10-11. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
  3. ^ "Attack on hydropower station in Russia leaves two dead, damages plant". HydroWorld. PennWell Corporation. 2010-07-21. Archived from the original on 2011-02-06. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
  4. ^ "Two killed in attack on Russian power station". Reuters. 2010-07-21. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
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