The course of the mighty Volga River is divided into four sections. The section between its source and the confluence with Oka is called the Upper Volga. The Middle Volga begi… See more

The Volga River receives much of its water from snow, accounting for up to 60% of the total … 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

The Volga River Delta at the mouth of the river is a species-rich habitat harboring 430 species of flora, 127 fish species, 260 species of birds, and 850 species of aquatic invertebrat… See more