Lezha River
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The Lezha is a river in Gryazovetsky
, Vologodsky
, and Mezhdurechensky Districts
of Vologda Oblast
in Russia
. It is a right tributary
of the Sukhona River
. It is 178 kilometres (110.6 mi) long, and the area of its basin 3550 square kilometres (1,370.7 sq mi). The principal tributaries
are the Senga (left), the Velikaya (right), and the Komela (left).
The river basin of the Lezha constitutes the southernmost part of the basin of the Northern Dvina River and comprises the eastern part of Gryazoversky District, parts of Mezhdurechensky and Vologodsky Districts, and minor areas in the north of Kostroma Oblast
. Areas east, south, and west of the Lezha river basin drain to the Volga River
. The basin of the Lezha includes Lake Nikolskoye, which drains into the Komela.
The source of the Lezha is in the south of Gryazoversky District, at the border with Kostroma Oblast. The river flows in the northwestern direction, crossing the district up to its northern border. The urban-type settlement of Vokhtoga
is located on the right bank of the Lezha. The lowest stretch of the Lezha forms the border between Vologodsky and Mezhdurechensky Districts. The mouth of the Lezha is close to the mouth of the Vologda River
and to the village of Ustye Vologodskoye.
The lowest stretch of the Lezha, 23 kilometres (14.3 mi) downstream of the village of Lobkovo, is listed in the State Water Register of Russia as navigable, however, there is no passenger navigation.
Gryazovetsky District
Gryazovetsky District is an administrative district , one of the twenty-six in Vologda Oblast, Russia. Municipally, it is incorporated as Gryazovetsky Municipal District...
, Vologodsky
Vologodsky District
Vologodsky District is an administrative district , one of the twenty-six in Vologda Oblast, Russia. Municipally, it is incorporated as Vologodsky Municipal District...
, and Mezhdurechensky Districts
Mezhdurechensky District, Vologda Oblast
Mezhdurechensky District is an administrative district , one of the twenty-six in Vologda Oblast, Russia. Municipally, it is incorporated as Mezhdurechensky Municipal District...
of Vologda Oblast
Vologda Oblast
Vologda Oblast is a federal subject of Russia . Its administrative center is Vologda. The largest city is Cherepovets.Vologda Oblast is rich in historic monuments, such as the magnificent Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Ferapontov Convent , medieval towns of Velikiy Ustyug and Belozersk, baroque...
in Russia
Russia
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. It is a right tributary
Tributary
A tributary or affluent is a stream or river that flows into a main stem river or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean...
of the Sukhona River
Sukhona River
The Sukhona is a river in the European pert of Russia, a tributary of the Northern Dvina River. The course of the Sukhona lies in Ust-Kubinsky, Sokolsky, Mezhdurechensky, Totemsky, Tarnogsky, Nyuksensky, and Velikoustyugsky Districts of Vologda Oblast in Russia. It is long, and the area of its...
. It is 178 kilometres (110.6 mi) long, and the area of its basin 3550 square kilometres (1,370.7 sq mi). The principal tributaries
Tributary
A tributary or affluent is a stream or river that flows into a main stem river or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean...
are the Senga (left), the Velikaya (right), and the Komela (left).
The river basin of the Lezha constitutes the southernmost part of the basin of the Northern Dvina River and comprises the eastern part of Gryazoversky District, parts of Mezhdurechensky and Vologodsky Districts, and minor areas in the north of Kostroma Oblast
Kostroma Oblast
Kostroma Oblast is a federal subject of Russia . Its administrative center is the city of Kostroma.Major historic towns include Kostroma, Sharya, Nerekhta, Galich, Soligalich, and Makaryev. Textile industries have been developed there since the early 18th century...
. Areas east, south, and west of the Lezha river basin drain to the Volga River
Volga River
The Volga is the largest river in Europe in terms of length, discharge, and watershed. It flows through central Russia, and is widely viewed as the national river of Russia. Out of the twenty largest cities of Russia, eleven, including the capital Moscow, are situated in the Volga's drainage...
. The basin of the Lezha includes Lake Nikolskoye, which drains into the Komela.
The source of the Lezha is in the south of Gryazoversky District, at the border with Kostroma Oblast. The river flows in the northwestern direction, crossing the district up to its northern border. The urban-type settlement of Vokhtoga
Vokhtoga
Vokhtoga in Gryazovetsky District of Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia. Municipally, it is incorporated as Vokhtogskoye Urban Settlement, one of the two urban settlements in the district. Vozhega is located on the right bank of the Lezha River, a right tributary of the Sukhona...
is located on the right bank of the Lezha. The lowest stretch of the Lezha forms the border between Vologodsky and Mezhdurechensky Districts. The mouth of the Lezha is close to the mouth of the Vologda River
Vologda River
The Vologda is a river in Sheksninsky and Vologodsky Districts of Vologda Oblast as well as in the city of Vologda in Russia. It is a right tributary of the Sukhona River. It is long, and the area of its basin . The principal tributaries is the Toshnya...
and to the village of Ustye Vologodskoye.
The lowest stretch of the Lezha, 23 kilometres (14.3 mi) downstream of the village of Lobkovo, is listed in the State Water Register of Russia as navigable, however, there is no passenger navigation.