The Neva (/ ˈniːvə / NEE-və, UK also / ˈneɪvə / NAY-və; Russian : Нева́, IPA: [nʲɪˈva] ⓘ) is a river in northwestern Russia flowing from Lake Ladoga through the western part of Leningrad Oblast (historical region of Ingria) to the Neva Bay of the Gulf of Finland.

Neva River, river in Leningrad oblast (province), northwestern Russia. The river issues from Lake Ladoga at Shlisselburg and flows 46 miles (74 km) west to the Gulf of Finland in the Baltic Sea. Its drainage basin covers 109,000 square miles (282,000 square km) and includes Lakes Ladoga, Onega, and Ilmen and the Svir and Volkhov rivers. Freeze ...

It is one of the largest rivers in Europe by volume of water and also one of the world's shortest major rivers at only 74 kilometers. The Neva connects Lake Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe, to the Baltic Sea.

The Neva River is only 46 miles long and flows from Lake Ladoga to the Gulf of Finland, in the eastern part of the Baltic Sea. Before joining the Baltic, the Neva splits into several branches forming a delta, where downtown St. Petersburg is located.

NEVA, a river in the north-west of Russia, around which the city of St. Petersburg is located at the river mouth. The river issues from the Shlisselburg Bay of Lake Ladoga and enters the Neva Bay of the Gulf of Finland.

Jan 26, 2025 · Our cruise along the Neva River gave us the opportunity to explore St. Petersburg, the Venice of the North, from the viewpoint of its rivers and canals.

With a total length of only 74 kilometers, the Neva is a short yet mighty river that flows from Ladoga Lake to the Gulf of Finland. One of the biggest rivers in the Baltic Sea basin, the Neva has always had substantial fish populations, including Atlantic sturgeon, Atlantic salmon, eels, …

The Great Neva or Bolshaya Neva (Russian: Больша́я Нева́) is the largest armlet of the river Neva. It starts near the Spit of Vasilievsky Island (easternmost tip of the island). The Great Neva is 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) long; the width is from 200 to 400 metres (660 to 1,310 ft) and the depth up to 12.8 metres (42 ft). [ 1 ]

Mar 2, 2025 · The Neva River is the lifeblood of Saint Petersburg, winding its way through the city and shaping its history, economy, and culture. This majestic river, which flows from Lake Ladoga to the Gulf of Finland, has played a central role in the city’s development, both as a strategic waterway and as an essential part of […]

The Neva is the main river that shapes the overall layout of Saint Petersburg. Although it is one of the shortest rivers in Europe (its length is just 74 kilometers or 45 miles), it is a significant transportation route since it links Ladoga Lake and the Gulf of Finland.