Astrakhan is a sea port in the city of Astrakhan in Astrakhan Oblast, Russia. The port is located in the Trusovsky District on the right shore of Volga river. According to the Sea Port Register, Astrakhan port has 26 docks.

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Apr 19, 2018 · Since Russia announced its plans to open an additional unfreezing deep port in the city of Kaspiysk, it appears that Dagestan will be given a crucial role in improving both Caspian Sea security and cargo throughput.

The withdrawal of troops from Azerbaijan required Russia to establish military infrastructure in Astrakhan, providing a new base for the Caspian.

The Caspian Flotilla is the maritime element of the Southern Military District, which is stationed in Astrakhan and ensures Russian national interests in the Caspian Sea region by carrying...

Aug 28, 2023 · Astrakhan continues to hold military and political importance, with several military centres and training grounds operating within its boundaries. These facilities test Russia’s latest weaponry and military equipment.

Feb 9, 2024 · Astrakhan, Russia (Ports Europe) February 9, 2024 – Russia continues to reorient its economy towards a war footing. The latest move is to transfer a state-owned 25.5% stake in the strategic Caspian Sea Astrakhan Port to Rostec, also state-owned.

From 1717 to 1785 and again after 1832 Astrakhan was the capital of a Russian governmental district (Gouvernement). In 1772 Peter the Great founded here a military port for his enterprises against Gīlān and Central Asia. Only in 1867 were the military port and the …

There is also a military airbase nearby (Astrakhan (air base)). Astrakhan is linked by rail to the north ( Volgograd and Moscow), the east ( Atyrau and Kazakhstan ) and the south ( Makhachkala and Baku).

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