Bulkur (Russian: Булкур) is a river of the Sakha Republic in northern Russia, approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of Tiksi.[1] It is a minor left tributary of the Lena, located near where the river empties into the Laptev Sea forming a wide delta. It is 41 kilometres (25 mi) long.[2]

Bulkur Булкур
Mouth location in Yakutia, Russia
Location
Country	Russia
Physical characteristics
Source	Chekanovsky Ridge
• coordinates	71°43′34″N 126°19′10″E
• elevation	238 m (781 ft)
Mouth	Lena
• coordinates	71°51′38″N 127°06′32″E
• elevation	2 m (6 ft 7 in)
Length	41 km (25 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Lena→ Laptev Sea

Course

The river has its sources in the Chekanovsky Ridge. It flows roughly northeastwards across Bulunsky District, north of the Eyekit. Finally it meets the left bank of the Lena 68 km (42 mi) from its mouth.[3]

History

In 1881 the area was visited by Swedish explorers. They described it as follows:

"Situated near the point where the Lena, after having cut its way through the Verkoyansky mountain chain, empties its gigantic masses of water through a large number of canals into the Polar Sea, this place affords a beautiful view in its wild grandeur."[4]

See also

• List of rivers of Russia

References

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[ru] Булкур