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The river is mainly used for:
* Fishing and irrigation.
* It provides electric power from the water (Hydroelectric) to Russian people.
* People usally use the Volga river to sail in it.
* Many cruises go through or in the Volga river.
* It features a number of holiday destinations, some of these places provide activities such as water sports and fishing.
* 50% of Russia is used for freight transportation in the Volga river.
*It has many different fishes.
* The Volga river drains most of Western Russia.
* It has minerals such as gold and many more.