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Lake Onega

Lake Onega, oh NEHG uh or uh NYEH guh, is one of the largest lakes in Europe. It is located in northwestern Russia. Lake Onega covers 3,820 square miles (9,894 square kilometers). It empties into the Svir River, which flows into Lake Ladoga about 70 miles (110 kilometers) to the southwest. More »

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Kara Sea

Kara, KAHR uh, Sea, an arm of the Arctic Ocean, lies off the northern coast of Siberia, between... More >>

Lake Ilmen

Lake Ilmen, IHL muhn, is a freshwater lake in the northwestern part of Russia. Lake Ilmen is... More >>

Lake Ladoga

Lake Ladoga, LAD uh guh or LAH duh guh, in northwestern Russia, is the largest lake located... More >>

Lake Onega

Lake Onega, oh NEHG uh or uh NYEH guh, is one of the largest lakes in Europe. It is located in... More >>

Lake Peipus

Lake Peipus, PY puhs, lies on the border between Estonia and Russia. Lake Peipus is 93 miles (150... More >>

Okhotsk, Sea of

Okhotsk, oh KOTSK, Sea of, is a large arm of the north Pacific Ocean on the eastern boundary of... More >>

White Sea

White Sea is an arm of the Arctic Ocean. It reaches into northwestern Russia. The White Sea is... More >>


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