Alatyr (river)

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The Alatyr (Russian: Алатырь, IPA: [ɐˈɫatɨrʲ]) is a river in Mordovia, Russia, and it is the left tributary of the river Sura.[1] It is 296 kilometres (184 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 11,200 square kilometres (4,300 sq mi).[2] The Alatyr freezes up in November and stays icebound until April. The towns of Ardatov and Alatyr (Erzya: Ратор, Rator), are located on the Alatyr River.[3]

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Alatyr
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Alatyr River, view from the railway bridge at Alatyr train station
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Location of mouth
Native nameАлатырь (Russian)
Location
CountryRussia
Physical characteristics
Source 
  coordinates54.792°N 45.114°E / 54.792; 45.114
MouthSura
  coordinates
54.8694°N 46.5985°E / 54.8694; 46.5985
Length296 km (184 mi)
Basin size11,200 km2 (4,300 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSuraVolgaCaspian Sea
Tributaries 
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