In the vast expanses of Russia there are about 2.5 million different rivers. Most of them are of small size and no longer than 100 kilometers. But there are large rivers, the length of which reaches more than 5 thousand kilometers. Today we will tell about the largest rivers of Russia.
Ob
The Ob River is considered by many to be the largest and largest river in Russia, since its length is 5410 km. This beautiful river is located in Western Siberia. Ob form two confluent rivers - Biya and Katun. The water basin of this large river occupies a very large area and is 2 990 thousand square meters. The Ob River is replenished mainly by melt water. When flood time comes, the Ob receives an annual flow of water. Since the Ob River flows in Siberia, according to the weather conditions of this region, this beautiful river retains ice cover for about 220 days a year.
The Irtysh is a tributary of the great Ob river, which has a length of about 4,248 kilometers from the source. Even in ancient times, the Ob River was famous for fishing. To date, the fish in the river has become much smaller, but still it has more than 50 species.
Yenisei
Yenisei is the natural division of Western and Eastern Siberia. This river has a length of 4287 kilometers and is considered to be one of the largest rivers in Russia. The water cover of the river is 2580 thousand square kilometers, and besides, the Yenisei flows through two states - the Russian Federation and Mongolia. On the left bank of the mighty Siberian river plains stretch, but the right bank is decorated with Siberian mountain taiga. Throughout its length, the Yenisei crosses five climatic zones, because the flora and fauna on the coast of this river is very diverse. At the source, you can easily find a camel, and in the lower reaches, closer to the ocean, meet with polar bears.
Lena
The Lena River deservedly ranks third in the ranking of the largest rivers in Russia. Its length is 4480 kilometers. The area of water expanses is 2490 thousand square kilometers. The influx of water in the river is mainly due to the melting of snow and ice, which is about 50% of all incoming water. The rest of the water is replenished from precipitation and groundwater. Already in mid-October, Lena begins to forge ice. And the ice cover is kept for about 270 days. The Lena River is today one of the most important waterways in Siberia.
Amur
The Amur River is considered one of the largest and most significant rivers in several countries - the Russian Federation, Mongolia and China. The river has a length of 2824 kilometers, and the area of the water basin is 1855 thousand kilometers. The river flows into the Sea of Okhotsk. Cupid is famous for fishing. Experts have more than 130 species living in it. The shores are famous for the variety of animals and birds. This river differs from others in that it replenishes its water supply mainly from precipitation, and only a quarter of the incoming water comes from the melting of glaciers.
Volga
The most popular river of Russia is the Volga. The river, which poets, writers, composers and artists sing in their works. Although the Volga is not the largest and largest river in Russia (its length is 3,694 kilometers), it is considered the most affluent river. The water cover of the Volga is 1361 thousand square kilometers. The Volga is not just a famous river, it is a symbol of Russia and is considered the main artery of the country. The river replenishes its waters by melting snow and precipitation, a small part is provided by groundwater. Since ancient times, people have settled the banks of the Volga, and now more than one millennium the waters of this mighty river give life to many nations.
Kolyma
Listing the largest and most famous rivers of Russia, one cannot miss the river called Kolyma. This river flows through the territory of two large regions - Magadan and Yakutsk. The length of the river is 2,200 kilometers, and the area of the water basin is 646 thousand square kilometers. The Kolyma River begins with small rivers - Ayan-Yuryakh and Kulu, and later flows into the basin of the East Siberian Sea. Kolyma is considered one of the widest rivers in Russia, but it can be navigable only in the summer season. The water in the river is very cold, even in the warm season the water temperature does not exceed 15 degrees.
Don
The top ten largest and most famous rivers in Russia rightly includes the Don River. It is considered the oldest river in Russia with a length of 1870 kilometers. This river received its popular name “Quiet Don” due to its measured and slow current. In some places, the width of the Don reaches 13 kilometers. For the most part, this oldest river is navigable. The Don begins on the Central Russian Upland in the Tula Region at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level. Ends its current Don in the Sea of Azov.
Khatanga
The Khatanga River flows through the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Khatanga has a length of 1636 kilometers, and the water cover is 364 thousand kilometers. The river has its source from two small rivers - Kheta and Khetuy. Khatanga ends its course in the Laptev Sea. The large river is famous for its gravel islands. The pool of this beautiful river includes 112 thousand of the cleanest lakes.
Indigirka
The river called Indigirka begins in Yakutia. Indigirka stretches for 1726 kilometers. The surface area of its waters is 360 thousand kilometers. Two small rivers, the Kuydusun and the Omekon, entered the Indigirka River. This river is shrouded in many different legends and secrets.
Northern Dvina
The list of the largest and largest rivers of the immense Russian country is completed by a wonderful river called the Northern Dvina. This river has built its course through two large regions of Russia - Vologda and Arkhangelsk. Northern Dvina has a length of 744 kilometers, and the surface of the water surface was 360 thousand kilometers. This river starts from two rivers - South and Sukhona. The Northern Dvina is located in the northern part of the country and is known as the river from which Russian shipbuilding began.
