The Volga River,
The Russian Volga is the European continent’s longest river, the principal waterway of western Russia and the historic cradle of the Russian state.
Its basin, sprawling across about two-fifths of the European part of Russia, contains almost half of the entire population of the Russian Republic.
The Volga’s immense economic, cultural, and historic importance—along with the sheer size of the river and its basin—ranks it among the world’s great rivers. Volga & Newa, its waterways and rivers, canals and lakes connects the two most important cities in Russia.
On one hand you find Moscow with its Red Square and the Kremlin. This is the political, economic, religious and cultural center of the country and represents the modern Russia.
On the other hand, built on 44 eilands in the Newa delta, you find Saint Petersburg. This city represents the Russia of the Czars and is a worldly city with beautiful castles and parks
The Dnepr
The Dnepr River is one of the major rivers of Europe (fourth by length), rising near Smolensk and flowing through Russia, Belarus and Ukraine to the Black Sea.
The river is noted for its dams and hydroelectric stations.
The Dnieper is an important navigable waterway for the economy of Ukraine and is connected via the Dnieper-Bug Canal to other waterways in Europe.
The Dnepr is the main artery of Ukraine which is the second largest country in Europe. Where the Dnepr is a wide and might river, we find Kiev , the proud capital of Ukraine and the “mother of Russian cities”.
Where the Dnepr ends into the Black Sea we find interesting cities such as Sebastopol, Odessa or Jalta. Experience a cruise on this river who will show you the extreme diversity of the fascinating Ukraine culture.
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