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Krymsky Bridge

Imagine a giant snake made of metal connecting two lands! That's the amazing Krymsky Bridge!

Images

SDIM1132 Large Ice Sheets on the Moscow River. View from the Krymsky Bridge (Крымский мост)

SDIM1132 Large Ice Sheets on the Moscow River. View from the Krymsky Bridge (Крымский мост)

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IMG_4287 An Eyebar Chain of the Krymsky Bridge in Moscow. View from below
SDIM0869 Overhead view from the Krymsky Bridge (Крымский мост) of Pedestrians, Footprints, and Tire Tracks on a Snowy Parking Lot
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SDIM0863 Foot Traffic on, and a Eyebar Chain of, the Krymsky Bridge (Крымский мост)
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IMG_2084 Underside of the Krymsky Bridge Deck, Viewed from the Right Bank of the Moscow River
SDIM1103 Stairway to the Refrozen Moscow River under the Krymsky Bridge (Крымский мост)
SDIM1098 Overhead view from the Krymsky Bridge (Крымский мост) of Shattered Ice on the Moscow River
SDIM0944 The 80-cm-dia Cap on a Link Pin in the South Eyebar Chain of the Krymsky Bridge (Крымский мост)
SDIM0874 Foot Traffic on the Krymsky Bridge (Крымский мост)
SDIM0879_2 A Man Watches Drift Ice on the Moscow River at the Krymsky Bridge (Крымский мост)

Key Facts

Location
Kerch Strait, connecting Crimea and mainland Russia.
Length
About 19 kilometers (12 miles) long.
Built For
Cars and trains.
Fun Fact
It's one of the longest bridges in Europe!

Where Does This Giant Snake Live?

This super-long bridge is like a giant metal snake stretching over the water! It connects two places: the Crimean Peninsula and mainland Russia. The water it crosses is called the Kerch Strait. It's a very important waterway, like a busy highway for boats! The weather there can be windy and sometimes stormy, but the bridge is built to be super strong.

How Was This Giant Built?

Building this bridge was a HUGE project! It took many years and lots of hard work. Imagine building with giant LEGOs, but much, much bigger and stronger! The bridge is made of strong steel and concrete. It's so long that it would take a very, very long time to walk across it. It's a modern marvel, showing how clever people can be!

What's It Like to Cross?

When you cross the Krymsky Bridge, you're traveling over the sea! There are two parts to the bridge: one for cars and one for trains. So, you can drive your car or ride a train right over the water! It's like a magical journey. From the bridge, you can see lots of water and maybe even ships sailing by. It makes traveling between these places much easier and faster.

Why Is This Bridge So Special?

This bridge is special because it helps people and things travel easily between Russia and Crimea. Before the bridge, it was harder to get there, especially by land. Now, cars and trains can go back and forth all the time! It's like a super-connector that makes two places feel closer. It's a symbol of connection and engineering power!

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