Do you know which river is known as the lifeline of the Motherland (Russia)? Learn about the Volga River, the longest river in Europe and the main waterway for 40% of Russia's population, which flows ...

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In Russia, the iconic Volga River, which is the country's largest waterway for shipping, has experienced a huge drop in water levels brought on by the warming climate. Higher levels of pollution, mass ...