Mari Depression

The Mari Depression (Russian: Марийская низменность) is a depression in Gornomariysky District, Mari El, Russian Federation.

Mari Depression Марийская низменность
Depression
Aerial view of the area
Mari Depression Location in Mari El, Russia
Coordinates: 56°30′N 46°35′E
Location	Mari El, Russia
Part of	Volga Basin
Area
• Total	270,000 km2 (100,000 sq mi)
Elevation	50 meters (160 ft) to 100 meters (330 ft)

Geography

The depression is located on the left side of the Volga, from the western borders of the Mari El to the Bolshaya Kokshaga River. The average height of the depression is between 50 meters (160 ft) and 100 meters (330 ft) and there are many small lakes and swamps.^[1] The area is now partly flooded by the Cheboksary Reservoir, which dams the Volga.^[2]

Dunes

There are ancient dunes covered with forests located between the rivers.^[1]