Two 2200V-15/23 pumping units with VDS2-325 / 49-24 UHL4 electric motors on NS No. 32 and two pumping units OPV15 / 11 with VDS2-325 / 29-24 UHL4 electric motors on NA No. 31 were put into operation, these machines provide the work of the Volga-Don ship canal. The old UGM pumping units have served since 1951 - twice as long as the established service life, which indicates the high quality of the equipment! Later, it is planned to replace the five remaining pumping units, including at pumping station No. 33.