Geographical Aspects of the Problem of Diverting Part of the Flow of the Pechora and Vychegda Rivers to the Volga Basin

This initial report on the effect of the proposed reservoir on adjoining areas is limited to a brief statement of methodology, namely the use of analogues, and examination of expected changes in the local climate. Because of the largely adverse character of these changes, it is urged that the reservoir area be reduced through elimination of its shallow water reaches, which affect local conditions but contribute little to water management needs.