Volga River

[ (vol-guh, vohl-guh) ]


River in western Russia, originating in hills northwest of Moscow and flowing generally southeastward for more than 2,200 miles before emptying into the Caspian Sea.

Notes for Volga River

The longest river of Europe, the Volga is the principal waterway of Russia.

Words Nearby Volga River

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How to use Volga River in a sentence

  • In certain deserts along the Volga River in Russia, a peculiar fern may be found.

    The Romance of Plant Life | G. F. Scott Elliot