Răut, also referred to as Reut (Romanian: Răut, Ukrainian and Russian: Реут (Reut), Yiddish: רעװעט (Revet)) is a river in Moldova,[1] a right tributary of Dniester. Răut, generally navigable until the 18th-19th century, is navigable today only by small recreational boats.

Răut
Map of the Răut River (in Romanian or Moldavian)
Location
CountryMoldova
Physical characteristics
MouthDniester
 • coordinates
47°14′40″N 29°08′50″E / 47.2445°N 29.1471°E / 47.2445; 29.1471
Length286 km (178 mi)
Basin size7,760 km2 (3,000 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionDniesterDniester EstuaryBlack Sea

The towns Bălți, Orhei, and Florești are located by the river.

References edit

  1. ^ Vasile, Bodarev. "Răut River". environment.md. Retrieved 2022-08-30.