National Geographic: The Volga (1977)
• March 8th, 1977 • 1h 0min
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Overview
Film cameras cruise the Soviet Union's mighty Volga River, providing a view of the Russian people along its 2300-mile length, including looks at the fishing industry, a rural village, a manufacturing town and the wedding of two factory workers.
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