Ice-breaker on the Volga River

The video discusses the southern port in Moscow on the Moscow Volga Canal and highlights the role of ice breakers. It describes the smallest ice breaker in the country, capable of breaking through ice up to seven inches thick. The video explains techniques for breaking thicker ice and emphasizes the benefits of ice breakers in extending navigation periods on small rivers, canals, and reservoirs.

What is the purpose of ice breakers on small rivers and canals?

How does the operation of ice breakers affect navigation in the spring and fall?