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The Oka is a river in central Russia and a major right-bank tributary of the Volga. It is about 1,500 kilometers long, rises in the Oryol region, and flows north and east through cities including Kaluga, Kolomna, and Nizhny Novgorod. At Nizhny Novgorod it joins the Volga, where the two rivers form a major inland-waterway junction. The Oka basin includes historic towns and large areas of agricultural land.

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Where does the Oka River begin?

The Oka rises in the Oryol region of central Russia. From there it flows generally north and east for about 1,500 kilometers before reaching the Volga.

Where does the Oka join the Volga?

The Oka joins the Volga at Nizhny Novgorod. That confluence makes Nizhny Novgorod a major geographic landmark for both rivers.

Which Russian cities lie along the Oka?

The river passes through or near Kaluga, Kolomna, and Nizhny Novgorod. These cities show how the Oka connects central Russian regions with the Volga basin.

Is the Oka a tributary of the Volga?

Yes, the Oka is a major right-bank tributary of the Volga. Its approximately 1,500-kilometer course makes it one of the most important rivers in the Volga drainage system.

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