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The Northern Dvina is a major river of northern European Russia, created by the confluence of the Sukhona and Yug rivers near Veliky Ustyug. It flows north through Vologda and Arkhangelsk oblasts for roughly 744 kilometers before entering Dvina Bay of the White Sea near Arkhangelsk. The river is an important inland waterway and drains a large forested basin connected to Russia's northern port region.
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How is the Northern Dvina River formed?
The Northern Dvina begins where the Sukhona and Yug rivers meet near Veliky Ustyug. The combined river then flows north and northwest through European Russia.
How long is the Northern Dvina River?
The Northern Dvina is roughly 744 kilometers long from its formation at the Sukhona-Yug confluence. It flows through Vologda Oblast and Arkhangelsk Oblast.
Which major tributary joins the Northern Dvina near Kotlas?
The Vychegda joins the Northern Dvina near Kotlas. This confluence substantially increases the river's size before it continues toward Arkhangelsk.
Does the Northern Dvina flow into the White Sea?
Yes. The river enters Dvina Bay of the White Sea near Arkhangelsk, giving the city access to a major northern water route.
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