Vorskla
River in Russia, Ukraine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Vorskla (Russian: Ворскла; Ukrainian: Ворскла) is a river that runs from Belgorod Oblast in Russia southwards into northeastern Ukraine, where it joins the Dnieper. It has a length of 464 kilometres (288 mi), and a basin area of 14,700 square kilometres (5,700 sq mi).[1] Right tributaries of the river include the Vorsklytsia and Boromlia [ru] , and left tributaries Merla [ru], Kolomak [ru] and Tahamlyk [ru].
Vorskla | |
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Native name | Ворскла |
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Country | Russia, Ukraine |
Region | Russia: Belgorod Oblast Ukraine: Sumy Oblast, Poltava Oblast |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Belgorod Oblast, Russia |
Mouth | Dnieper (Kamianske Reservoir) |
• location | Poltava Oblast, Ukraine |
• coordinates | 48°54′15″N 34°07′18″E |
Length | 464 km (288 mi) |
Basin size | 14,700 km2 (5,700 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Dnieper→ Dnieper–Bug estuary→ Black Sea |
Large cities on the river are Poltava (the capital of Poltava Oblast), Okhtyrka and Kobeliaky. The river is mostly navigable between its delta and Kobeliaky.
An ancient fort, thought to be Gelonos, is on the Vorskla south of Okhtyrka. In 1399, the Battle of the Vorskla River was fought in the area. In 1709, the city of Poltava was besieged by Charles XII.