The Ruza (Russian: Руза) is a river in Moscow Oblast, Russia. It is a left tributary of the Moskva.[1] The length of the river is 145 kilometres (90 mi). The area of its basin is 1,990 square kilometres (770 sq mi).[2] It usually freezes over in November and stays under the ice until April.
Ruza | |
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Native name | Руза (Russian) |
Location | |
Country | Russia |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | Moskva |
• coordinates | 55°37′42″N 36°16′53″E / 55.6283°N 36.2813°E |
Length | 145 km (90 mi) |
Basin size | 1,990 km2 (770 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Moskva→ Oka→ Volga→ Caspian Sea |
References
edit- ^ Руза (река в Московской обл.), Great Soviet Encyclopedia
- ^ «Река РУЗА», Russian State Water Registry