Svid River

Swid in the catchment area of the Onega

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The swid (Russian Свидь ) is a river in Kargopolski rajon in the southwest of Arkhangelsk Oblast in northwestern Russia. The river connects the Woschesee with the northern Latschasee and is in the catchment area of ​​the Onega. The length of the swid is 64 km, its catchment area covers 6850 km ².

The swid has its origins in Woschesee on the border of Vologda Oblast. From there it flows in a northerly direction through low populated area. At its upper reaches its river width varies between 40 and 120 m. To wetlands and forests extend on its banks.

In the middle reaches its shores are rocky. There are there minor rapids. The river width is reduced to 10 to 15 m. The flow rate is increased in this river section.

In the lower reaches, the flow rate decreases again. He eventually empties into the southern end of Latschasees, which is drained by the Onega to the White sea.