Volga River

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A long river in Europe that flows through western Russia into the Caspian Sea

proper noun

: río Volga

Many tourists visit the Volga River each year to enjoy its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural history.
city on the Volga River

Examples

Many cities, including Volgograd and Kazan, are located along the Volga River.
The Volga River is an important transportation route in Russia.
Tourists often take cruises down the Volga River to admire the scenery.
The Volga River is the longest river in Europe.
Many cities, including Kazan, are located along the Volga River.
The Volga River is known for its stunning natural beauty as it flows through western Russia into the Caspian Sea.
Fishing along the shores of the Volga River is a popular activity among both locals and visitors.

Synonyms

Volga

vsVolga River

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A very long river in Russia that flows into the Caspian Sea

is the full formal name used in official contexts

Surface Forms

Volga River main

Morphology

Volga + river

This is a straightforward toponym formed by a proper name plus a generic noun: knowing 'Volga' (the name) and 'river' (a watercourse) tells the learner it is the river called Volga. Such [Name + river] constructions are cross-linguistically common and follow an obvious compositional pattern, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents can understand the meaning.

Etymology

Volga River may come from an old Slavic word Volga meaning 'moisture' or 'wet place'. So people used that water word for the long river, which is why the name today simply refers to the big river that flows through Russia.