description Kama Overview
The Kama is a major river of European Russia and the longest left-bank tributary of the Volga, with a length of about 1,805 kilometers. It rises near Kuliga in the Udmurt Republic, flows through Perm Krai and Tatarstan, and enters the Volga system in the Kuybyshev Reservoir south of Kazan. Its basin includes extensive forest, agricultural, industrial, and navigable-waterway areas.
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How long is the Kama River?
The Kama is about 1,805 kilometers long and is the longest left-bank tributary of the Volga. It is one of the largest river systems in European Russia by basin area and discharge.
Where does the Kama River begin?
It rises near Kuliga in the Udmurt Republic and then flows through areas including Perm Krai and Tatarstan. The city of Perm is one of the most important urban centers on its course.
Does the Kama flow directly into the Volga?
Its waters enter the Volga system through the Kuybyshev Reservoir, south of Kazan. This reservoir connection is why maps may show the Kama meeting a large artificial lake rather than a simple natural river junction.
Why is the Kama River economically important?
The river supports navigation, freight transport, hydropower, and industrial communities such as Perm, Berezniki, and Naberezhnye Chelny. Several dams and reservoirs regulate its flow and support the broader Volga basin. [An encyclopedia entry gives the 1,805-kilometer length](https://enciklopedija.hr/clanak/kama-rijeka).
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