lake ilmen
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Definition
Proper noun: * Lake Ilmen: A large, shallow freshwater lake located in northwestern Russia. It is part of a major river system, receiving water from multiple rivers and draining into Lake Ladoga via the Volkhov River.
Usage
- Geographical Feature: Used to refer specifically to this physical lake and its surrounding region.
- The historical city of Veliky Novgorod is situated near the shores of Lake Ilmen.
- Fishing and transportation have been important on Lake Ilmen for centuries.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Geopolitical Context: The lake is often mentioned in the context of Russian history, medieval trade routes (like the route from the Varangians to the Greeks), and regional geography.
- Control of the waterways around Lake Ilmen was crucial for the medieval Novgorod Republic.
Variants and Related Words
- Ilmen: Often used as a shortened form, especially in historical or geographical contexts (e.g., the Ilmen region).
- Volkhov River: The primary outflow river from Lake Ilmen.
- Lake Ladoga: The larger lake into which Lake Ilmen drains.
Synonyms
- There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun. It can be described as a body of water or a freshwater lake in northwestern Russia.
Related Phrases
- The Ilmen Slavs: Refers to the group of early Slavic tribes who settled around the lake.
- Ilmen Depression: The geographical lowland area containing the lake.
Noun
- a lake in northwestern Russia; drains through the Volkhov River into Lake Ladoga