The Volga River is the world’s 18th longest and Europe’s longest river, covering a distance of about 3,530 kilometers from its source to the mouth in the Caspian Sea. It is the longe… See more

The course of the mighty Volga River is divided into four sections. The section between its … See more

The Volga River receives much of its water from snow, accounting for up to 60% of the total discharge. Rain accounts for only 10% of the river’s water, with underground sources ac… See more

The climate of the Volga River basin exhibits variation along its course from north to south. The northern reaches of the river experience a temperate climate defined by … See more