Vozha

The Vozha (Russian: Во́жа) is a river in Ryazan Oblast, Russia. It is a right tributary of the Oka. It is 103 kilometres (64 mi) long, and its drainage basin covers 1,590 square kilometres (610 sq mi).[1]

Vozha
Vozha at Rybnoye
Native nameВожа
Location
CountryRussia
Physical characteristics
MouthOka
  coordinates
54.7167°N 39.4442°E / 54.7167; 39.4442
Length103 km (64 mi)
Basin size1,590 km2 (610 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionOkaVolgaCaspian Sea

The town of Rybnoye is situated by the Vozha.

In August 1378, Muscovite prince Dmitry Donskoy defeated a Mongol army in the Battle of the Vozha River.

References

  1. «Река ВОЖА», Russian State Water Registry
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