The Volga trade route was established by the Varangians who settled in Northwestern Russia in the early 9th century. About 10 km (6 mi) south of the Volkhov River entry into Lake Ladoga, they established a settlement called Ladoga (Old Norse: Aldeigjuborg). Archaeological evidence suggests Rus trading activities along the Volga trade route as early as the end of the 8th century.

The "Song of the Volga Boatmen" (known in Russian as Эй, ухнем![Ey, ukhnem!, "Yo, heave-ho!"], after the refrain) is a well-known traditional Russian song collected by Mily Balakirev and published in his book of folk songs in 1866. It was sung by burlaks, or barge-haulers, on the Volga River.Balakirev published it with only one verse (the first).

Nov 05, 2021 · They are also among the most well researched and documented group. The Volga Mother colonies founded between 1764 and 1767 were in the Astrakhan Province (1717-1929). On 25 December 1769, the Saratov Province was created from the Astrakhan Province. After that date, all of the Volga colonies were a part of the Saratov Province (1769-1923).

The Volga River System is Russia's primary river and canal network, covering much of the western part of the country. In the north, the Volga-Baltic Waterway connects the Volga to Port of St. Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea. The Volga River discharges into the Caspian Sea, the largest lake on earth.

Oct 21, 2020 · Samara is the eighth-largest city in Russia with a population of about 1.16 million people. The city was founded in 1586 and quickly grew because of its location along the Volga River and its importance as a stop on the Volga trade route. It was actually founded as a fortress to safeguard the trade route.