Mari Depression

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The Mari Depression is a depression in Gornomariysky District, Mari El, Russian Federation.

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 m and 100 m and there are many small lakes and swamps. The area is now partly flooded by the Cheboksary Reservoir, which dams the Volga.

Dunes

There are ancient dunes covered with forests located between the rivers.

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