The rivers of Russia

The rivers of Russia have played an important role in the settlement, development, history, and ultimately tourism of the country. Here is the river Volga, the longest in Europe and the XNUMXth longest river in the world which is an ideal place to get out on the water and explore.

If you have in mind a walk on this river for your vacations nothing better than the Volga for the cruises that have spread widely in popularity. On the journey between St. Petersburg and Moscow, this river is crossed. The city of Volgograd, once known as Stalingrad, is located along the banks of this river.

Another popular tributary is the river Lena , located in the eastern part of the country which stretches from Lake Baikal, the world's deepest freshwater lake, almost 2.500 miles to the Arctic Ocean. Relatively unspoiled and unpolluted compared to other rivers in Russia, Lena offers a variety of trips to see beautiful flora and fauna.

There are other rivers, however, that are just as important to Russia, but are less well known, such as the river Don. As one of the major rivers in Russia, the Don River flows nearly 1.250 miles. In the western section of the country, the river begins near the city of Novomoskovsk, southeast of Moscow, and empties into the Sea of ​​Azov.

At the easternmost point of the Don River it approaches the Volga River, and the Volga-Don Canal, which stretches for 65 kilometers, joins the two waterways. This important waterway is also home to a major reservoir and river cruises that are available along the Don River.