The Moskva[1] (Russian: река Москва, Москва-река, Moskva-reka) is a river that flows through western Russia. It rises about 140 km (90 mi) west of Moscow and flows roughly east through the Smolensk and Moscow Oblasts, passing through central Moscow.

Moskva River, river flowing through Moscow oblast (province) and part of Smolensk oblast, in western Russia. It is a left-bank tributary of the Oka River in the Volga basin. Rising in the Smolensk-Moscow Upland, the river flows 312 mi (502 km) in a southeasterly direction and drains an area of 6,800 sq mi (17,600 sq km).

The Moskva River (Russian: река Москва, Москва-река, romanized: Moskva-reka) is a river in Russia. It is the river where the capital of Russia Moscow gets it name, as it is the main river in the city.

Jan 29, 2025 · Moscow is located in western Russia about 400 miles (640 km) southeast of St. Petersburg and 300 miles (480 km) east of the border with Belarus. It stands on the Moscow River, a tributary of the Oka and thus of the Volga, in the center of …

Jun 6, 2019 · Moscow is a wonderful city to visit, and travelers on river ship cruise tours to or from St. Petersburg spend a few days in Moscow. This capital city of Russia was our last port on a river cruise tour, and we had about four days to see most of the highlights.

Feb 17, 2018 · Moscow River is the main waterway of the Russian capital. Within the city, its length is 80 km, width varies from 120 m to 200 m. The narrowest part of the river is located near the Kremlin, and the most extensive is near the Luzhniki Stadium that hosted World Cup 2018.

The Moscow Canal (Russian: Кана́л и́мени Москвы́), named the Moskva–Volga Canal until 1947, is a canal in Russia that connects the Moskva (river) with the Volga River. It is located in Moscow itself and in the Moscow Oblast.

Moscow [a] is the capital and largest city of Russia.The city stands on the Moskva River in Central Russia, with a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, [6] over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, [7] and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area. [14] The city covers an area of 2,511 square kilometers (970 sq mi), while the urban area ...

The Moskva River, extending over 503 kilometers, not only facilitates transportation but also frames many of Moscow’s iconic landmarks. Meanwhile, the Yauza and Setun rivers offer recreational spaces and support diverse wildlife, highlighting ongoing conservation efforts.

The Moskva River or Moskva, located in Greater Russia, is a river that flows through Moscow Oblast and part of Smolensk Oblast, in eastern Russia in western Russia. Although the longest is the Lena River. It is a tributary of the left bank of the Oka River in the Volga Basin.