Translated with AI from the Russian original.

The second "Valdai" vessel, named "Saratov - Pyotr Stolypin," departed from Nizhny Novgorod to Balakovo, from where it will begin operating river passenger voyages in July on the route Saratov - Marks - Voskresenskoye - Volsk - Balakovo. 

The first "Valdai", named after Yuri Gagarin, has been operating daily voyages between Balakovo and Saratov since the end of May. In total, the region will receive five such vessels - three more will arrive in 2025-2026.

The "Valdai 45R-4" type vessels of project 23180 were developed at the Central Design Bureau for SES named after R.E. Alekseev. They are designed to move at speeds up to 65 knots, have a displacement of 21.4 tons, a length of 21.3 meters, a width of 5.2 meters and a draft of 1.1 meters.

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