Snov

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's basin).

Snov
Location
CountryRussia, Ukraine
Physical characteristics
MouthDesna
 • coordinates
51°31′48″N 31°31′52″E
Length253 km (157 mi)
Basin size8,700 km2 (3,400 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionDesna→ 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

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