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Volga RiverRiver, western Russia. Europe's longest river and the principal waterway of western Russia, it rises in the Valdai Hills northwest of Moscow and flows 2,193 mi (3,530 km) southeastward to empty into the Caspian Sea. It is used for power production, irrigation, flood control, and transportation. The river has played an important part in the life of the Russian people, and in Russian folklore it is characteristically named “Mother Volga.” How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Konovalov, a former prosecutor, is Putin's envoy to the Volga region. It is a major industrial, transportation, and cultural center of the lower Volga region. It is a major industrial, transportation, and cultural center of the lower Volga region. |
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