The Nerl (Russian: Нерль) is a river in the Yaroslavl, Ivanovo, and Vladimir Oblasts in Russia, a left tributary of the Klyazma (Volga's basin). The river is 284 kilometres (176 mi) long, and its drainage basin covers 6,780 square kilometres (2,620 sq mi).[1] The Nerl River freezes up in November or December and stays under the ice until April. Its main tributary is the Ukhtoma.
Nerl | |
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![]() The Nerl near Kideksha. | |
Native name | Нерль (Russian) |
Location | |
Country | Russia |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | Klyazma |
• coordinates | 56.1912°N 40.5686°E / 56.1912; 40.5686 |
Length | 284 km (176 mi) |
Basin size | 6,780 km2 (2,620 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Klyazma→ Oka→ Volga→ Caspian Sea |
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