Preparation for the construction of the Kapchagai hydroelectric station (1961-1964)

Panorama of the village of Iliisk near the river Ili.

Panorama of the Ily River section, allocated for the construction of the Kapchagai hydroelectric station.

On the road passing truck.

River landscapes at sunset.

A girl from the group of hydrogeologists and surveyors is preparing measuring instruments for work.

Measurement of speed and other parameters of water flow in the area of ​​future construction of hydropower plants.

Members of the research expedition on a catamaran with the equipment, the type of catamaran.

View of the river Ili.

Surveyor on the shore makes measurements using a theodolite, writes from in a notebook.

Surveyor gestures gives instructions to his partner, takes notes.

The members of the research expedition check the equipment takes notes.