Varzina

The Varzina (Russian: Варзина) is a river in the north of the Kola Peninsula in Murmansk Oblast, Russia. It is 32 kilometres (20 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 1,450 square kilometres (560 sq mi).[1] The Varzina originates in the Lake Yenozero and flows into the Barents Sea. Its biggest tributary is the Penka. The river is famous for its sport fishing possibilities. The lower and middle sections both have a fishing camp, mainly for salmon fishing. The upper part of the river has the third camp. It is well-known for it brown trout fly fishing.[2]

Varzina
Native nameВарзина (Russian)
Location
CountryRussia
RegionMurmansk Oblast
Physical characteristics
SourceLake Yenozero
  elevation224 m (735 ft)
MouthBarents Sea
  coordinates
68.3662°N 38.3677°E / 68.3662; 38.3677
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length35 km (22 mi)

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