The rivers of the Penza region have a ramified dense network and belong to the basin of the Don and Volga rivers. In total, there are more than 3000 rivers and streams of various lengths in the region. Their total length is over 15,000 km. Most of the region's rivers are small and have a length of no more than 100 km. The longest rivers are Khoper, Sura and Moksha. Almost all rivers are flat with a calm flow, therefore they are popular among fans of rafting and water tourists.
The river banks are interesting for their picturesque landscapes. The Khoper is a unique river - its source originates from incredibly clean springs. The Vorona River is considered one of the most beautiful. But fans of wild camping in tents can be found on the banks of many other rivers in the region. Connoisseurs of comfort on outdoor recreation should pay attention to the Svetlaya Polyana base on the banks of the Vyadya River.
The longest rivers of the Penza region
List of the largest waterways flowing in the region.
Hopper
It is considered one of the cleanest rivers not only in Russia, but also in Europe. The source of the river is located at the junction of 12 springs, according to legend, old man Khoper united them into one stream. His statue is often visited by tourists vacationing on the picturesque banks of the river. Kayaking is also popular. The river flows through the Saratov, Penza, Volgograd and Voronezh and regions.
The length of the river is 979 km, in the Penza region - 185 km.
Surah
One of the longest tributaries of the Volga. On the banks of the river there are beach areas, comfortable recreation centers and children's camps. In summer, jeep safaris and horseback riding are popular on open coastal areas, in winter - snowmobile races. The reservoir of the river is interesting for fishermen. It flows through several regions - Penza, Nizhny Novgorod and Ulyanovsk, and the republics - Chuvashia, Mordovia and Mari-El.
The length of the river is 841 km, in the Penza region - 344 km.
Moksha
The source of the river is a small stream in the Penza region. An interesting place on the coast is the village of Kuvaka. A mineral water plant has been operating there since the last century. In the village of Skanov, on the banks of the river, the Trinity-Scanov monastery has been standing since the 17th century, and nearby there are “temple caves”. The river flows in the Republic of Mordovia and several regions - Penza, Ryazan and Nizhny Novgorod.
The length of the river is 656 km, in the Penza region - 191 km.
Crow
The crow flows in the Voronezh, Tambov and Penza regions. It is popular with boaters. Almost throughout its entire length, the banks of the river are covered with dense forest. Traveling around Vorona, you can see many interesting places - Borodino forest, abandoned hydroelectric power stations, lakes and springs. One of the reserves with a unique ecosystem in the river valley is specially protected by the state.
The length of the river is 454 km, in the Penza region - 100 km.
In hell
The Moksha tributary flows in the Republic of Mordovia, Penza and Ryazan regions. It begins in the forests from the springs near the village of Krasnaya Polyana. Almost the entire length is suitable for kayaking - there are almost no shoals, but there are many debris. The river is meandering, the banks are mostly covered with forest, but there are also open meadows. A 700-meter dam has been built on the Wad River.
The length of the river is 222 km, in the Penza region - 78 km.
Uza (tributary of the Sura)
It begins in the Saratov region, flows through the Penza region and flows into the Surskoe reservoir. Its course is considered one of the fastest among the rivers of the region. Suitable for rafting in spring during the high water period. The river bed is meandering, and the banks are very eroded and overgrown with bushes. The bottom of the river is sandy. The river is home to carp, crucian carp, pike, walleye, and perch.
The length of the river is 188 km, in the Penza region - 126 km.
Higher
The river passes through the Penza and Ryazan regions, as well as through the Republic of Mordovia. There is also another name for the river - Knox. The river is known under this name before its confluence with the Burtas river. Most of the Vysha flows through wetlands and forest areas. The waters of the river are used by the population of cities and villages on the banks for fishing and household needs.
The length of the river is 179 km, in the Penza region - 144 km.
Serdoba
The Khopra tributary flows through the Ryazan and Penza regions. The channel width reaches 70 meters, but the average value along the entire length is 30 meters. The maximum depth of Serdoba is 2.5 meters. Two dams and several artificial reservoirs have been built on the river. The name of the river comes from the Turkic language, it combines the male name Sart and the word "both" - family.
The length of the river is 160 km, in the Penza region - 103 km.
Cadada
Formed by the confluence of two streams on the Volga Upland. It flows in two regions - Penza and Ulyanovsk. In ancient times, the Erzya Mordovian tribes lived on the banks of the picturesque river. The banks are covered with forests, in the lower reaches they are swampy. Cadada is of interest to lovers of water travel. On the way, you can see the Radishchev house-museum and the Kadadinsky reserve.
The length of the river is 150 km, in the Penza region - 130 km.
Issa (tributary of Moksha)
It flows through the Republic of Mordovia, a third of the river flows through the Penza region. The channel is 50 meters wide and 1.5 meters deep. It is recommended to travel along the river from May to August, but the road access to the river is complicated. There are sections of the beach on Issa. In summer, the water temperature in it reaches + 20 ° C. The fish fauna in the river is diverse. It is inhabited by catfish, carp, pike, bream.
The length of the river is 149 km, in the Penza region - 51 km.
Inza
Tributary of the Sura River. It has more than 10 tributaries of its own. The waters of the river are heavily polluted with household and industrial waste. The banks of the river are covered with bushes and trees. The source of the river is in the Bazarnosyzgan region, it is an ordinary spring in a ravine. The river feeds mainly on melt and rainwater. The waters of the river flow through the territory of the Penza and Ulyanovsk regions.
The total length of the river is 123 km.
Atmis
The source of the river is on the Volga Upland. A dam was built near it, there is a small dam. The waters of the river are used for household and household needs, as well as for fishing. Despite the pollution of the water, it is inhabited by pikes, crucians, bleak, and ide. The bottom of the river is sandy, almost non-silty. The banks of Atmis are steep and steep. In 2013, a mammoth bone was found on the bank of the river near the village of Skvorechnoye.
The length of the river is 114 km.
Chembar
Tributary of the Vorona River. It flows in two districts of the Penza region. It merges with the Yunga and Levka rivers. It has five tributaries of different lengths. The Chembar River belongs to the Don Basin District. In the 16th century, the river was called Chingar. In the 18th century, the names of the rivers Yanbaris, Chinabar, Tinbar existed. Mostly these names were used by the descendants of the Volga Bulgars, the Chuvash. The drainage basin of the river is 2010 km².
The length of the river is 110 km.
Shuksha (tributary of the Sura)
The source of the river is located near the village of Mirny. Tributary of the Sura River. The entire length of Shuksha flows through an open area. The waters of the river are used by the population for irrigation of lands, water supply and for domestic needs. The coastal lands were previously actively plowed up, which led to the washing away of the fertile layer by rains and floods. The name comes from the Finnish-Volga word, which means "tributary, sleeve".
The length of the river is 84 km.
Quince (tributary of the Sura)
The width of the river is 20-25 meters, in floods it reaches 65 meters. It has 8 small and large tributaries. The nature in the river valley is picturesque - the slopes of the banks are covered with forest, the winding channel creates beautiful landscapes. This shallow but fast river is interesting for water tourists. For rafting on it, the flood period is better - from April to July. During dry periods, the rafting is hampered by blockages, scythes and shoals.
The length of the river is 81 km.
Penza
The name of the river gave its name to the city of Penza. It was built on its banks in 1663. It flows into the Sura River. Until 1943, the mouth of the river was 5 km to the north. The river bed was changed by the breakthrough of the Kurilovskaya dam.The winding bed of Penza is 16 meters wide, during the flood period - 40 meters. Earlier, due to the strong flooding of rivers in Penza, only folding bridges were built; they were dismantled during floods.
The length of the river is 78 km.
Lomovka
Tributary of the Moksha River. The thickets of bird cherry on its banks gave the name to the river. In the Komi language "lom-va" means "bird cherry-water". Currently, residents of the city of Nizhny Lomov are concerned about the ecological state of the river. Wastewater and industrial waste from a meat processing plant on its banks have severely polluted the water. It looks cloudy, crayfish have ceased to be found in it. The fish population has also declined sharply.
The length of the river is 74 km.
Kolyshley
Khopra tributary. The source of the river is located near the village of Kolyshleika. The polluted river bed is currently being actively cleaned of silt. This will contribute to the fact that the waters of the river can be used for drinking and domestic needs. The supply of fresh spring water will restore the water balance and reduce the harm of the river's impact on the health of citizens and the environment.
The length of the river is 73 km.
Archada
Khopra tributary. Archada has several tributaries on the right side and only one on the left. The river flow is calm and does not increase even during floods. There are several small settlements on the banks of the river - villages and hamlets. The source of the river is located near one of the villages called Krasnaya Archada. There are fish in the river - perch, pike, crucian carp, roach. Archada belongs to the Don Basin District.
The length of the river is 67 km.
Nianga
Sura tributary. The banks of the river are steep and steep. It is quite difficult to find a place of descent to the water in some areas. The river is fed by melt and rainwater. The flow of the shallow river is slow. In the summer, you can wade in many areas of Nianggu. The river is inhabited - bleak, ide, roach, red-eyed are found in it. The confluence of the Niang and Uza rivers is especially popular with fishermen.
The length of the river is 66 km.
Truyov
The source of the river is an artificial swamp of about 300 hectares. The river bed is meandering, its width is on average from 3 to 5 meters. The right banks are covered with forest, the left banks are steppe. The river flow is calm. The fishery significance of Truyov is almost lost due to the pollution of river waters. In the village of Ulyanovka, on the banks of the river, there is the Rassvet sanatorium. It is interesting for its mineral water deposits.
The length of the river is 63 km.
Chardym (tributary of the Uza)
The small river is a tributary of the Uza and flows in the Penza and Saratov regions. In the river valley, there are sections of floodplain forest and many ponds. There are many agricultural lands on the banks of the river. The river itself is dotted with many small islets. Fishing is very good on the Chardym River. You can even catch trout in it. The name of the river means "forest river" from the Mari word "cherda" - forest.
The total length of the river is 60 km.
Suvernya
The steppe river, the source of which is located near the village of Vishnevoe, the mouth is on the left bank of the Vorona near the village of Chernyshevo. Suverny has two tributaries - Gryaznukha and Nosolovka. The river flows through several villages, the inhabitants of which use the waters of the river for domestic and economic purposes. The narrow river bed is littered with trunks and branches of trees, the flow is calm. The catchment area of the Suvernia River is 441 km².
The length of the river is 58 km.
Kermis
It flows into the Vysha River along its left bank. Included in the Volga River basin. It flows through the Penza, Tambov and Ryazan regions. In summer, Kermis is suitable for kayaking - there are places for parking on the low banks, the flow is calm. The narrow channel has practically no valley. The fish fauna is inhabited by asp, perch, roach, chub. The abundance of water lilies amazes in the clear water of the river.
The total length of the river is 55 km.
Peletma
Sura tributary. It flows between the hills in a treeless open area. The source is located near the village of Staraya Stepanovka, the mouth is on the left bank of the Sura. At the confluence with the Sura, the banks are covered with forest and swampy. The slope of the Pelet'ma River is large, so the current in it is fast. It is inhabited by pinchfish, bleak, minnows, and roach. Fishing is popular among residents, and the river is also used for household needs.
The length of the river is 55 km.
Oriev
Tributary of the Vysha River. It has three tributaries - Lipovka, Pizyaevka and Tyanga. Included in the Volga basin. It has a small slope and a calm flow. The nearest settlement to the river is the village of Kuzemkino in the Bashmakovsky district. The river is inhabited by bream, chub, roach, pike. Local residents often complain about poachers who come from large villages and cities, who fish with nets. The drainage basin is 837 km².
The length of the river is 51 km.
Koldais
Sura tributary along the left bank. It flows through three districts of the Penza region - Gorodishchensky, Shemysheisky and Kameshkirsky. Included in the Upper Volga Basin District. The river is popular not only for summer, but also for winter fishing. People come here both for catch and for rest in a picturesque place far from urban civilization and noisy highways. The drainage basin is 430 km².
The length of the river is 47 km.
Small Atmis
The tributary of the Atmis flows through the Kamensky district of the region. It starts at the Kerensko-Chembarskaya Upland. It has four tributaries. There is a holy spring between the villages of Kevdo-Melsitovo and Batrak. It is consecrated in honor of the icon of St. Mother of God. The source is located at the automobile bridge over the river. It is easy to find it - on the territory near the source there is a log chapel and fonts, spruces and rowan trees are planted.
The length of the river is 41 km.
Vyadya
The source of the river is located on the Volga Upland near the village of Pazelki. On the river is one of the best recreation areas in the region - the base "Svetlaya Polyana". It is located surrounded by a coniferous forest in a picturesque place. Away from the bustle of the city, you can enjoy the fresh air and a variety of entertainment. For guests there is a beach, a children's pool and a bathhouse, boat and catamaran trips are organized.
The length of the river is 41 km.
Ardym
The mouth of the river is located on the right bank of the Penza River. The drainage basin is 329 km². During the flood period, it often floods summer cottages located on its banks. Trash and ice jams sometimes form. Fishing among the local population is popular at the confluence of the Ardyma and Penza. The village of Lenino has a small holy spring, it is enclosed in a small blockhouse.
The length of the river is 40 km.
