description Northern Dvina River Overview
The Northern Dvina is a major river of northwestern Russia, about 744 kilometers long. It begins at the confluence of the Sukhona and Yug rivers near Veliky Ustyug, flows through Vologda and Arkhangelsk oblasts, and reaches the White Sea near Arkhangelsk. The river's lower course divides into channels and estuarine branches, and its basin drains a large area of northern European Russia.
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Where does the Northern Dvina River begin?
The Northern Dvina begins at the confluence of the Sukhona and Yug rivers near Veliky Ustyug. Its main stem is about 744 kilometers long and then flows northwest toward the White Sea.
Which Russian regions does the Northern Dvina cross?
The river flows through Vologda Oblast and Arkhangelsk Oblast in northwestern Russia. Arkhangelsk stands on the lower river near its delta and sea route.
Where does the Northern Dvina reach the sea?
The Northern Dvina empties into Dvina Bay, an inlet of the White Sea. Its mouth is close to Arkhangelsk, one of Russia's historic northern ports.
Is the Northern Dvina the same river as the Western Dvina?
No, the Northern Dvina and Western Dvina are separate rivers. The Western Dvina is also known as the Daugava and flows toward the Baltic Sea, while the Northern Dvina flows to the White Sea.
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