Lake Novozero (Ozero Novozero, Russian: озеро Новозеро), is a lake in Belozersky District in Vologda Oblast, Russia. The lake has the island Ognenny Ostrov which now holds a high-security penal institution.

Lake Novozero
Lake Novozero is located in Vologda Oblast
Lake Novozero
Lake Novozero
LocationVologda Oblast
Coordinates59°57′N 37°15′E / 59.950°N 37.250°E / 59.950; 37.250
Catchment area130 square kilometres (50 sq mi)[1]
Basin countriesRussia
Surface area12.3 square kilometres (4.7 sq mi)
IslandsOgnenny Ostrov

References edit

  1. ^ Озеро Новозеро (in Russian). State Water Register of Russia. Retrieved 15 December 2011.