Snov

The Snov is a river flowing through Russia and Ukraine for roughly 250 kilometers as a right tributary of the Desna River in the Dnieper basin. It serves as the natural border between Bryansk Oblast in Russia and Chernihiv Oblast in Ukraine.

The river played a role in medieval conflicts of the region as it divided territories controlled by different political powers. This geographical position shaped the history of the adjacent regions over centuries.

The river maintains different names across regional languages, including Сноў in Belarusian and رود اسنوف in Arabic, reflecting the multicultural nature of its surroundings.

The river typically freezes between November and January and remains ice-covered through March or April. Visitors should keep the seasonal conditions in mind when exploring the region.

The river system encompasses a drainage basin of 8,700 square kilometers and maintains an average water discharge rate of 24 cubic meters per second.

Location: Bryansk Oblast

Location: Chernihiv Oblast

GPS coordinates: 51.53000,31.53111

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:22