Federal Highway R22 | |
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Федеральная автомобильная дорога Р22 | |
Caspian Highway | |
Route information | |
Part of E38 / E40 / E119 | |
Part of AH8 AH61 AH70 | |
Length | 1,381 km (858 mi) |
Existed | 1957–present |
History | Was M6 from 1957-2018 |
Major junctions | |
North end | M 4 south of Stupino |
South end | R216 in Astrakhan |
Location | |
Country | Russia |
Highway system | |
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