Nevelskoy Strait

The Nevelskoy Strait is administratively part of Russia on the border between Khabarovsk Krai and Sakhalin Oblast in the Russian Far East region.

[1] The Nevelskoy Strait is formed by the narrowest point between Sakhalian and the Asian mainland, and features a number of small capes and bays.

The Nevelskoy Strait's strategic location has made it the subject of numerous proposed projects connecting Sakhalin and the mainland.

The Soviet Union began construction of the Sakhalin Tunnel under the strait in 1950, which continued until the death of Joseph Stalin in 1953, when the works were postponed then effectively abandoned.

Putin said that the project is very important for Sakhalin's residents and would be a major factor in encouraging people to remain in the region and also boost the development of neighboring Khabarovsk Krai.