21 июл 1970 г. - Aswan High Dam

Описание:

When: The Dam was built on July 21st, 1970
Where: Egypt is the location
Who: The dam was designed by Nikolai Aleksandrovich Malyshev of the Moscow-based Hydroproject Institute, along with some Egyptian engineers.
What: the dam was designed by Nikolai Aleksandrovich Malyshev of the Moscow-based Hydroproject Institute, along with some Egyptian engineers.
Why: to increase the amount of hydroelectric power, regulate the flooding of the Nile and increase agricultural production.
Impact: the dam has allowed for better control of the Nile River's flow, resulting in more reliable irrigation for crops.