Nature. Small navigable rivers of the european part of the country, such as Sukhona and Volkhov. Mainly temperate forest or village landscapes. Absence of industrial cargo navigation.

Towns and ports. Big cities, ports: Novgorod (Volkhov river), Vologda, Velikiy Ustyug (Sukhona river). Cultural centers.

Routes. Main: Vologda - Velikiy Ustyug, Vologda - Volgo-Balt, Novgorod - Valaam. Local passenger lines.

Motor ships. Project 646 in Novgorod, рroject 331 in Vologda. Different smaller types.