The Volga River: Europe's Longest, Flowing Through Russia

The Volga River: Europe's Longest, Flowing Through Russia

The Volga River flows through Russia. It is Europe's longest river at ~3,500 km (2,200 miles), from the Valdai Hills to the Caspian Sea. Its basin covers >1 million km² across Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus. It's a vital transport route and source for irrigation and hydroelectric power.