Luzha
Native nameЛужа (Russian)
Location
CountryRussia
Physical characteristics
MouthProtva
  coordinates
55°03′40″N 36°34′23″E / 55.06111°N 36.57306°E / 55.06111; 36.57306
Length159 km (99 mi)
Basin size1,400 km2 (540 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionProtvaOkaVolgaCaspian Sea

The Luzha (Russian: Лужа) is a river in Kaluga Oblast, Russia, which originates in Moscow Oblast. It is a right tributary of the Protva (in the Oka river basin).[1] The Luzha has a length of 159 km (99 mi) and a drainage basin area of 1,400 km2 (540 sq mi).[2] The Luzha freezes up in November (rarely in December) and breaks up in April. The town of Maloyaroslavets, the site of an important battle in 1812 during the French invasion of Russia, is located on the Luzha.

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