Tikhvinka River

The Tikhvinka River is a right tributary of the Syas River in Leningrad Oblast and flows for approximately 144 kilometers through the Boksitogorsk and Tikhvin Districts. The waterway draws water from several lakes, including Lake Yeglino and Lake Ozerskoye, and drains a basin of roughly 2,140 square kilometers.

The river became part of the Tikhvinskaya water system in the early 1800s, connecting the Volga and Neva basins through a network of canals. This connection transformed the waterway into an important route for trade between two major Russian river systems.

The river flows past the town of Tikhvin, where the Tikhvin Assumption Monastery sits on its banks as an important religious center. This monastery shapes how the landscape looks and draws people seeking spiritual connection to the area.

The river is no longer used for commercial trade as its locks are no longer operational, but several towns including Tikhvin, Boksitogorsk, and Pikalyovo still depend on the river basin. Visitors exploring the region should know the area is mainly rural and best accessed on foot or by car.

The river draws water from Lake Yeglino and flows through Lake Ozerskoye before receiving its main tributary, the Ryadan, near Astrachi village. This sequence of lakes shapes the landscape and creates several spots where visitors can observe the water and surrounding nature.

Location: Tihvinä District

GPS coordinates: 59.64281,33.83204

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:08