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	Dniester River
		River (107 km) with the Mizunka River and the Sukil River, the
		River (92 km), the Shchyrets River, the Zubria River, the
		River (162 km), the Rusava River, the Yahorlyk River (173 km), and the Kuchurhan River (123 km).
	www.encyclopediaofukraine.com /pages/D/N/DniesterRiver.htm (1235 words)

	Svir River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Svir (Russian: Свирь, Finnish: Syväri, Estonian: Sviri) is a river in the north-east of Leningrad Oblast, Russia.
		There are two hydroelectric power plants on the Svir.
		The river flows past the Alexander-Svirsky Monastery, which used to house Svirlag (one of the most infamous gulags).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Svir (118 words)

	Svirindex (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Svir is located on the road from Vilnius to Myadel.
		It is located on Lake Svir which is fed by the Vilia River.
		Svir has a long history being known from the 13th century.
	www.shtetlinks.jewishgen.org.cob-web.org:8888 /Myadel/Svirindex.htm (44 words)

	NizhnesvirskyZapovednik
		Most importantly, Nizhnesvirsky Zapovednik, named for the Svir River along its southern boundary, protects critical stopover areas for migratory birds along the North Atlantic flyway, which travel each year from wintering areas in the south to nesting areas in northern Russia.
		The Svir River forms the border of the zapovednik to the south and southeast.
		Waters in Svir Cove, which are protected by the zapovednik, average five meters in depth and contain shallow water ecosystems.
	www.wild-russia.org /bioregion2/2-nizhnesvirsky/2_nizh.htm (1993 words)

	River Cruises - CruiseShipCenters (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Douro is not the longest, grandest, or most historic of Europe's rivers, but she certainly is one of most untouched and beautiful.
		Your cruise on the Douro River takes you from Porto on a wonderfully scenic path through deep cleft gorges terraced with thousands of vineyards, past sleepy villages and a tranquil countryside of almond and citris trees, to just before the Spanish border.
		Coveted through the ages by aristocrats and invaders alike, the Po River Valley overflows with a wealth of art, culture, and traditions, and is the home of much of Italy's quintessential cuisine.
	www.cruises.vancouver.com.cob-web.org:8888 /Page.aspx-URL-RiversofEurope.htm (1351 words)

	Tufts University - Tufts Alumni Association
		Cruise the upper Volga River in the morning to the 12th-century town of Uglich, one of the “Golden Ring” of fortified cities surrounding Moscow.
		The cruise continues along the “blue road” of the Sheksna River to the village of Goritsy.
		The Svir River links Lake Onega with Lake Ladoga, the largest freshwater reservoir in Europe, often called the “Ladoga Sea.” Go ashore for a few hours in the quaint riverside village of Mandrogi, a rural settlement of wooden houses.
	www.tufts.edu /alumni/c-itinerary-06russia.html (860 words)

	Volga-Baltic Waterway — FactMonster.com
		, the Mariinsk system (composed of the Sheksna River, the White Lake Canal, the Kovzha River, the Mariinsk Canal, and the Vytegra River), the Onega Canal, the Svir River, the Ladoga Canals, and the Neva River to St. Petersburg.
		The waterway was reconstructed and modernized in the early 1960s, the principal addition being a dam across the Sheksna River near Cherepovets, which deepened the waterway as far as the Kovzha River, facilitating the use of larger vessels.
		Svir - Svir, river, c.140 mi (230 km) long, NW European Russia, flowing W from Lake Onega into Lake...
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0851118.html (236 words)

	River Valley Tours - Moscow to St. Petersburg: the Volga Cruise
		View the lushly wooded landscape as you sail through the spectacular Moscow Canal, which connects the Moskva River and the city of Moscow with the Volga River.
		Pause for a few hours (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm) in Svir Stroy, a quaint riverside village, dotted with stone cottages, a perfect "green stop" to wander ashore for a close look at a typical rural settlement.
		Built in 1991, she is the last and most modern of the German-built river cruise ships.
	www.rivervalleytours.com /volga.htm (2341 words)

	BT-42 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The BT-42 was first used on the front along the river Svir in 1943.
		The assault guns engaged Soviet installations on the other side of the river and managed to destroy several targets.
		However the crews were not impressed since the tank suffered from mechanical failures and the main gun was only effective against "soft" targets.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/BT-42 (179 words)

	cheapertravel.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Its 22 shimmering domes in three tiers are the ultimate in Russian fairy-tale architecture, restored to provide an authentic glimpse of the past.
		Cruise through the 139-mile Svir River, which connects Lake Onega with Lake Ladoga.
		Sail along the Neva River to St. Petersburg, Peter the Great's magnificent creation and one of the loveliest of European cities.
	www.cheapertravel.com /collette/russian_river.htm (1207 words)

	Axis History Factbook: Armored Division (Finland)
		After Tuulosjoki river was reached, the command structure was reorganised and the Detachment Lagus was founded on 25th July 1941.
		From the Svir it attacked northwards to the city of Äänislinna (Petroskoi on the western shore of Lake Onega).
		While most of the Battalion attacked towards Karhumäki one Tank Company was left behind at Svir and participated in fighting in eastern shore of the river in the vicinity of the Lobskaja and Gora villages.
	www.axishistory.com /index.php?id=6265 (1151 words)

	Trafalgar River Cruises : MS Litvinov : Imperial Russia (St. Petersburg to Moscow)
		River cruise along the Neva and Svir with Trafalgar River cruises!
		Welcome to St. Petersburg, built on 44 islands and canals on the Neva River.
		Mandrogi is a reconstructed village built on the shore of the Svir River to illustrate the traditions of Russia’s past.
	rivers.affordabletours.com /search/itsd/?id=111470620 (1035 words)

	Europe River Cruises: - Waterways of the Czars - River Boat from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
		Europe River Cruises: - Waterways of the Czars - River Boat from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
		The excitement - filled days in Moscow and St. Petersburg are combined with a leisurely cruise past charming medieval towns, quaint river villages and breathtaking scenery.
		Visit the enchanting Golden Ring cities - Uglich, Yaroslav, and Kostroma - and sail through the largest lakes in Europe - Onega and Ladoga.
	www.emeraldcruises.com /czarsrivercruise.html (287 words)

	Dusk, Svir River, Russia, 2003 photo - Phil Douglis photos at pbase.com
		We moved onto the Svir at dusk, its rippling water still reflecting the lingering sunset.
		By cropping out some of the river, I changed the balance of the image entirely, and instead moving the eye into the sky.
		To me it is the sky, to you, the river, to some, the interplay of both.
	www.pbase.com /pnd1/image/20822717 (10385 words)

	Volga River cruise
		It carries almost half of all river freight in Russia, while numerous dams provide hydroelectricity and water for irrigation.
		There the River Svir connects two lakes — Onega and Ladoga.
		On the south of the White Lake are the remains of the Nunnery of the Resurrection on the banks of the Shaksna River.
	getaway.ninemsn.com.au /article.aspx?ID=62677 (581 words)

	Russia River Cruises, Moscow and St. Petersburg river cruise, Russian cruise tours
		Moscow has a wonderful heritage of historic buildings and is known as the medieval and 20th century capital, while St. Petersburg is a dreamland of 18th century architecture and craftsmanship.
		The view of the town as you approach it from the Volga River is especially lovely with the Cathedral of the Resurrection and St. John´s Church looming on the horizon.
		Svirstroi: This is an authentic Russian village, situated on the river Svir, connecting the largest European lakes (Ladoga and Onega).
	www.expresstorussia.com /tour_35/river_cruises_russia.html (1620 words)

	Journey of the Czars River Cruise Aboard MS Novikov Priboy
		Journey of the Czars River Cruise Aboard MS Novikov Priboy
		Explore enduring Moscow, cruise the Volga River through legendary waterways, and discover Western-influenced St. Petersburg, on the Gulf of Finland.
		The river cruise operator has arranged early opening at the Hermitage and Petrodvorets (prior to public opening), as well as late opening (after public closing) at Catherine's Palace
	www.rivercruisetours.com /russia/journeyoftheczars.htm (487 words)

	Discounted Trafalgar European River Cruises - Czar's Waterways (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Your excitement-filled days in Moscow and St. Petersburg are combined with a leisurely cruise through picturesque waterways, past charming Medieval towns, quaint river villages and breathtaking scenery.
		Cruise through the 139-mile Svir River connecting Lake Onega with Lake Ladoga.
		Stop in the quaint riverside village of Svir Stroy - a typical rural settlement, dotted with stone cottages.
	www.rivercruises.costlesstravel.com.au.cob-web.org:8888 /html/czar_s_waterways.html (1087 words)

	Moscow to St. Petersburg by River Boat - photos of Russia on Worldisround
		A river cruise is a picturesque and convenient way to visit Russia's two most important cities and also include several historically important provincial towns that lie between them along the waterways of the Czars.
		Sailing with Viking River Cruises, I spent ten days and eleven nights in July, 2003 exploring the historical, political and spirtual core of the largest country on earth.
		Somewhere north of downtown Moscow, the shimmering surface of the...
	www.worldisround.com /articles/20619/index.html (3625 words)

	Volga River statue of Lenin, Sheksna River, Svir River, Ladoga Canals, Neva River and others on the route between ...
		Volga River statue of Lenin, Sheksna River, Svir River, Ladoga Canals, Neva River and others on the route between Moscow and St. Petersburg
		It consists of the Moscow-Volga Canal, the Volga River, the Rybinsk Reservoir, the Mariinsk system (composed of the Sheksna River, the White Lake Canal, the Kovzha River, the Mariinsk Canal, and the Vytegra River), the Onega Canal, the Svir River, the Ladoga Canals, and the Neva River to St. Petersburg.
		At the Sheksna River, the gatekeeper, so to speak, climbed down off his perch as our boat rose to the surface level within the lock, and handed me a fresh red rose.
	www.theintrovertzcoach.com /a5c.html (337 words)

	Russia by River Boat from St. Petersburg to Moscow Video and DVD
		Visit beautiful palaces, churches, and the famous Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg befor embarking on a river cruise that takes you down the Volga-Baltic Canal to Moscow.
		Visit palaces and churches, see the countryside and towns along the River Volga.
		The river cruise takes you through 17 sets of locks from the River Neva through Lake Ladoga, up the River Svir through Lake Onega and down the Volga-Baltic Canal to the Volga River and the Moscow Canal making many stops along the way.
	www.sjbproductions.com /web_pages/videos/russia_helsinki.htm (264 words)

	Russia Holidays Russia Coach Holidays Russia Escorted Holiday Tours Russia Touring Travel
		One of Russia’s most intriguing regions, the impressive Hermann Fortress of Narva stands tall on the path to St. Petersburg, a powerful symbol of Russia’s glorious past, leading to the current economical stronghold and tourist interest centre of St. Petersburg.
		Next, its onto Kizhi, an island situated at the edge of Lake Onega, home to several fine examples of 19th-century peasant architecture, including the Transfiguration Church, with its 22 cupolas, and the Museum of Wooden Art; a wonderful collection of rural Russian artefacts, many of which are hundreds of years old.
		Yes, there are many places of political and religious importance to see and admire in Russia, but, like the country itself, it’s true beauty is beginning to bloom, and the likes of stunning rivers and mountains are becoming just as popular as its more traditional cathedrals, squares and churches.
	www.cosmostourama.co.uk /russia-holidays.php (705 words)

	Audubon Nature Odysseys (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The scenic Volga, Europe’s longest river and Russia’s main artery, flows past medieval villages a world away from modern Moscow.
		Lake Ladoga and the Neva River Next, our ship follows the 139-mile-long Svir River to quaint Mandrogi, sprinkled with dachas (country cottages).
		Peter the Great founded this grand city in 1703 when he cut two strips of soil from the earth and pronounced, “Here there shall be a city.” Now Russia’s second-largest metropolis, Peter’s “window on the West” is a treasure trove of culture and history.
	www.audubon.org /market/no/trips/russia/czars_may2006.html (1068 words)

	Amazon.com: "River Svir": Key Phrase page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		In consequence, he initially rejected the demand of Army High Command for a further rapid advance to the River Svir.
		The more easterly route to the Volga and Bulgar would have gone from Lake Ladoga along the river Svir to Lake Onega and from there a little way south and then a distance overland to the river which led...
		P A R T 11: The Summer War On the line of the river Svir and on the old Finnish-Soviet frontier positional warfare...
	www.amazon.com /phrase/River-Svir (559 words)

	Waterways of the Czars: St. Petersburg and Moscow Russia Cruise
		Hydrofoil cruise on the Neva River, a delightful way to travel from Petrodvorets to St. Petersburg
		Later, enjoy an afternoon cruise on the Volga River.
		Sail to Lake Ladoga and down the scenic Neva River, stopping en route at the village of Mandrogi for lunch.
	www.rivercruisetours.com /russia/waterwaysoftheczarsmoscow.htm (683 words)

	Viking River Cruise, Ukraine, Footsteps of the Cossacks
		Viking River Cruise, Ukraine, Footsteps of the Cossacks
		Explore the natural highways of Russia with a trip down the imperial rivers and lakes of Russia.
		And you’ll have time to browse the extraordinary collection of art in the Hermitage Museum, and enjoy world-class theatrical performances in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
	www.emcoinc.com /travel/html/Cruises/VikingRussia.htm (203 words)

	Karelia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		On the other side of Lake Ladoga, River Svir is usually thought of as the traditional southern border of Karelian land, as Lake Saimaa marks the Western border while Lake Onega and the White Sea mark the Eastern border.
		The Karelian language is spoken in the Republic of Karelia and also in the Tver Karelian villages.
		The Veps language is spoken on both sides of the River Svir.
	en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Karelia (966 words)

	Journey of the Czars, INTRAV Luxury Tours
		It was in the river town of Uglich that Ivan the Terrible’s son, Dmitry, was murdered in 1591.
		Beaches indent Lake Ladoga, and its banks are overgrown with willows, alders, birches, and pines.
		Cruise from the lake’s southern end into the Neva River, which flows 40 miles to the heart of St. Petersburg.
	www.luxurytour.com /intrav/rivercruise/journeyoftheczars.html (1398 words)

	Uniworld River Cruises : Litvinov : Imperial Russia (St. Petersburg to Moscow)
		Discover Moscow with its ancient gold-domed monasteries, Red Square, the Kremlin, the Armory and St. Basil’s Cathedral.
		Explore glorious St. Petersburg, conceived by Peter the Great to take Russia from the“Dark Ages”into the“Enlightened Age.” Sail through history along the mighty Volga River and visit some of the loveliest cities of the Golden Ring — Uglich, Yaroslavl and Goritsy.
		Arrive in St. Petersburg and be greeted by a Uniworld representative who will escort you to the ship.
	rivers.affordabletours.com /search/itsd/?id=104770716 (957 words)

	Moscow to St. Petersburg by River Boat - On the River Svir: linking the lakes - Worldisround photo
		Russia picture - The Svir River links the two largest lakes in Russia -- Onega and Ladoga.
		The banks of the river are lined with pine forests, a key source of Russian timber.
		We moved onto the Svir at sunset, its rippling water and the soft clouds floating overhead making a enduring impression.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/20619/photo69.html (140 words)

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