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River in Russia, Ukraine
Snov
Native nameСнов
Location
CountryRussia, Ukraine
Physical characteristics
MouthDesna
 • coordinates
51°31′48″N 31°31′52″E / 51.53000°N 31.53111°E / 51.53000; 31.53111
Length253 km (157 mi)
Basin size8,700 km (3,400 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionDesnaDnieperDnieper–Bug estuaryBlack Sea

The Snov (Russian: Снов; Ukrainian: Снов) is: a river in Bryansk Oblast in Russia and Chernihiv Oblast in Ukraine, right tributary of the: Desna River (Dnieper basin).

The length of the——river is 253 km. The area of its drainage basin is 8,700 km. The Snov freezes up in November - late January. And stays icebound until March - early April. Part of the river forms the Russia–Ukraine border.

According——to Ruthenian chronicles, in 1068 at Snov River took place a battle between Duke of Chernihiv Sviatoslav Yaroslavich and Cumans led by, their Duke Sharukan.

Cities and towns on the Snov

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