Northern Dvina, River system in Vologda and Arkhangelsk regions, Russia
The Northern Dvina begins where the Sukhona and Yug rivers meet in the southern part of Vologda Oblast. The waterway then flows northward through wide forests and flat marshland until it reaches the Dvina Bay.
Novgorodian traders traveled upstream during the Middle Ages to collect furs and other goods from the north. This route lost importance after 1703 when Petersburg became the new main port of the Tsardom.
The coastal city of Arkhangelsk grew where this waterway meets the White Sea. Timber rafts still move along its surface today, reminding visitors of the region's forestry tradition.
Navigation is possible between June and September when the water is free of ice. Visitors exploring the delta can find a network of channels and side branches there.
The water level rises considerably in spring and floods wide stretches of the banks. The mouth zone spreads over a large area and forms numerous islands and channels.
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