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
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Native nameВарзина (Russian)
Location
CountryRussia
RegionMurmansk Oblast
Physical characteristics
SourceLake Yenozero
 • elevation224 m (735 ft)
MouthBarents Sea
 • coordinates
68°21′58″N 38°22′04″E / 68.3662°N 38.3677°E / 68.3662; 38.3677
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length35 km (22 mi)

References

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  1. ^ "Река Варзина in the State Water Register of Russia". textual.ru (in Russian).
  2. ^ "Main news & about us". varzinariverclub.com.