The Okkervil (Russian: Оккервиль) is a river in Leningrad Oblast and the eastern part of the city of Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is the largest left tributary of the Okhta. It is 18 kilometres (11 mi) long and 1.5 to 25 metres (4.9 to 82.0 ft) wide.

Okkervil
Location
Country	Russia
Physical characteristics
Mouth	Okhta
• coordinates	59°56′4″N 30°25′17″E
Length	18 km (11 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Okhta→ Neva→ Gulf of Finland

The name Okkervil appeared in the 17th century, after the Swedish colonel who owned an estate on the bank. On some ancient maps of Saint Petersburg, the river is called Little Okhta (Russian: Малая Охта) as opposed to Big Okhta. Yet other times it is called Porkhovka (Russian: Порховка).

"Okkervil River" is the title of a well-known short story by Tatyana Tolstaya.[1] The Austin, Texas-based indie rock band named Okkervil River takes its name from the story.

Bridges

There are eight bridges across Okkervil River:

• Utkin Bridge
• Zanevsky Bridge
• Yablonovsky Bridge
• Rossijsky Bridge
• Kollontay Bridge
• Podvoisky Bridge
• Tovarischesky Bridge
• Dybenko Bridge

References

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