Vytegra (Russian: Вы́тегра, IPA: [ˈvɨtʲɪɡrə]) is a town and the administrative center of Vytegorsky District in Vologda Oblast, Russia, located along the shores of the Vytegra River on Volga–Baltic Waterway, 315 kilometers (196 mi) northwest of Vologda, the administrative center of the oblast.

[citation needed] In 1715, a shipyard was founded on the Vytegra River upstream from Vyangi, which remained in operation until 1847.

[citation needed] In 1799, Olonets Viveroyalty was abolished and divided between Novgorod and Arkhangelsk Governorates.

[12] During World War II, Finnish troops occupied the western part of Oshtinsky District and in October 1941, prepared an advance to Vytegra.

[citation needed] The Finnish advance was stopped by the Red Army, but the occupation continued until June 1944.

[6] There is a butter-making, a fish-processing, and an automotive and tractor overhaul and repair plants in the town, as well as several metalworking enterprises.

[13] The cultural heritage monuments of the federal significance are the remains of the Mariinsky Waterway from the early 19th century.