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Lake Ilmen is a historically significant freshwater lake in Novgorod Oblast, northwestern Russia, situated south of the city of Veliky Novgorod. The lake is notably shallow and its surface area varies considerably with seasonal water levels, fed by several rivers including the Msta, Lovat, and Shelon, with the Volkhov River as its outflow. Its location made it a key node on medieval trade routes connecting Scandinavia and the Baltic region to the interior of Eastern Europe, contributing to the prominence of the Novgorod Republic as a major commercial power from the 12th to 15th centuries.
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What is Lake Ilmen?
Lake Ilmen is a historically significant freshwater lake in Novgorod Oblast, northwestern Russia. It lies south of the city of Veliky Novgorod.
Is Lake Ilmen a deep lake?
Lake Ilmen is notably shallow. Its surface area also changes considerably as seasonal water levels rise and fall.
Where is Lake Ilmen located?
Lake Ilmen is in Novgorod Oblast in northwestern Russia, south of Veliky Novgorod. Several rivers feed the lake.
Why does Lake Ilmen's area vary?
Its surface area varies considerably with seasonal water levels. The lake is fed by several rivers, so changes in water flow affect its extent.
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