NKVD and the construction of hydroelectric power stations in the Middle Volga region in 1937 - 1940

In the article the basic problems of construction of hydroelectric power stations by the NKVD forces in Kuibyshev region in 1937-1940 are examined. The reasons why the project was not realized at that time are analyzed. The article is prepared with the support of the Russian Humanities Fund, Project № 08 - 01 - 26106 а/В.