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  "path": "/news/russia/166590-putin-sakhalin-bridge-project-route-length-russia/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-30T13:35:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://english.pravda.ru",
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  "textContent": "President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with representatives of Russia’s indigenous small-numbered peoples, stated that it is necessary to build a bridge from mainland Russia to Sakhalin Island despite the high cost of the project.\nPutin Supports Strategic Sakhalin Bridge Project\n\n\n\n“It is an expensive undertaking. The issue is not even the cost of the bridge itself, but the surrounding infrastructure — that is the most expensive part. Still, it must be done,” he said.\nThe idea of a fixed transport link between mainland Russia and Sakhalin has been discussed for decades. The most likely route would run across the Nevelskoy Strait, the narrowest point between the mainland (Khabarovsk Territory) and Sakhalin Island. At this location, the distance is approximately 7–8 kilometers, making it technically feasible for either a bridge or a tunnel.",
  "title": "Russia Considers Massive Bridge to Sakhalin: Details, Cost, and Route"
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