Ruza (river)

Ruza
Map
Native nameРуза (Russian)
Location
CountryRussia
Physical characteristics
MouthMoskva
 • coordinates
55°37′42″N 36°16′53″E / 55.6283°N 36.2813°E / 55.6283; 36.2813
Length145 km (90 mi)
Basin size1,990 km2 (770 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionMoskva→ Oka→ Volga→ Caspian Sea

The Ruza (Russian: Руза) is a river in Moscow Oblast, Russia. It is a left tributary of the Moskva.[1] The length of the river is 145 kilometres (90 mi). The area of its basin is 1,990 square kilometres (770 sq mi).[2] It usually freezes over in November and stays under the ice until April.

References

  1. ^ Руза (река в Московской обл.), Great Soviet Encyclopedia
  2. ^ «Река РУЗА», Russian State Water Registry


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