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RusHydro controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2009

    Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric accident

    The failure at the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric station killed 75 people and caused severe damage to the plant. The accident led to investigations, public criticism and a substantial reconstruction program, while raising broader concerns about the condition, maintenance and safety governance of major Russian hydroelectric facilities operated by RusHydro.