Seversky Donets

The fifth one in Top 10 Longest Rivers in Ukraine that Toplist would like to introduce to you is Seversky Donets. The Seversky Donets, also known simply as the Donets, is a river located in the south of the East European Plain. It rises in the Central Russian Upland north of Belgorod and flows south-east through Ukraine (Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Luhansk Oblasts) and Russia (Rostov Oblast) to join the Don River about 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the Sea of Azov. The Donets is Ukraine's fourth-longest river and the largest in Eastern Ukraine. It is an important source of fresh water in the country's east. It is the name given to the Donets Basin, also known as the Donbass, an important coal mining region in Ukraine.

The Donets is regarded as one of the most beautiful rivers in the East European Plain, with numerous hiking and biking trails along its banks. Canoe rafting is a popular activity, particularly between Zmiyev and Svyatogorsk. Rafting is the easiest (lowest) level of difficulty. May through September are the busiest months for tourism. The most picturesque area is probably near the town of Izium, which is home to the Holy Mountains National Park. The water is safe for swimming all the way down to Lysychansk, and the shores are lined with sandy beaches. There are several health resorts near Pechenizke Reservoir.

Length: 1,053 km (654 mi- shared with Russia)