The Volga is Europes longest river and the

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The Volga is Europe's longest river and the principal waterway of western Russia.

The Volga is Europe's longest river and the principal waterway of western Russia.

The great Russian river Volga was known to the antique world. Greek scientist Ptolemy

The great Russian river Volga was known to the antique world. Greek scientist Ptolemy in his “Geography” called the Volga “Ra” (it meant “generous”). He lived far from the Volga, on the coast of Africa, in the town of Alexandria, but the rumors about the great river reached him there also. It was in the second century A. D.

Finnish tribes that lived along the Volga named the river “Light” and “Glaring”. The

Finnish tribes that lived along the Volga named the river “Light” and “Glaring”. The Arabs in the Middle Ages called it “Yishl” = “The River of the rivers”. Some geographers suppose that the title “Volga” came from Russian words “water” and “moisture”.

"MOTHER VOLGA" The Volga has played an important part in the life of the

"MOTHER VOLGA" The Volga has played an important part in the life of the Russian people, and it is often named "Mother Volga. "

Eleven out of the twenty largest cities of Russia, including Moscow and Saratov, are

Eleven out of the twenty largest cities of Russia, including Moscow and Saratov, are situated in the Volga basin.

THE BRIDGE The bridge over the Volga looks very nice. It was the biggest

THE BRIDGE The bridge over the Volga looks very nice. It was the biggest in Europe in the 20 th century. It connects Saratov with the second big town in the region Engels. In the middle of the bridge you can go down to the beach which is located on the island in the Volga River.

A lot of people in our town enjoy walking along the Volga river. They

A lot of people in our town enjoy walking along the Volga river. They swim, go sunbathing and admire wonderful nature.

THE TRIPS ON THE VOLGA ARE VERY POPULAR NOWADAYS You can see modern cities,

THE TRIPS ON THE VOLGA ARE VERY POPULAR NOWADAYS You can see modern cities, towns and villages, enjoy picturesque places. It's also interesting to discover new things, to make new friends, to taste food, to listen to various styles of music.

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