Snov
River in Russia, Ukraine
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The Snov (Russian: Снов; Ukrainian: Снов) is a river in Bryansk Oblast in Russia and Chernihiv Oblast in Ukraine, right tributary of the Desna River (Dnieper basin).
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| Native name | Снов |
| Location | |
| Country | Russia, Ukraine |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Desna |
• coordinates | 51°31′48″N 31°31′52″E |
| Length | 253 km (157 mi) |
| Basin size | 8,700 km2 (3,400 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Desna→ Dnieper→ Dnieper–Bug estuary→ Black Sea |
The length of the river is 253 km. The area of its drainage basin is 8,700 km2.[1] The Snov freezes up in November - late January and stays icebound until March - early April. Part of the river forms the Russia–Ukraine border.[2]
According to Ruthenian chronicles, in 1068 at Snov River took place a battle between Duke of Chernihiv Sviatoslav Yaroslavich and Cumans led by their Duke Sharukan.[2]
Cities and towns on the Snov
- Snovsk, Ukraine
