Malgora (Russian: Мальгора) is a peak in Vologda Oblast, Russia. It is the highest point in the region.[1]

Malgora
Мальгора
Malgora is located in Vologda Oblast
Malgora
Malgora
Location in Vologda Oblast, Russia
Malgora is located in European Russia
Malgora
Malgora
Malgora (European Russia)
Highest point
Elevation304 m (997 ft)[1]
Prominence141 m (463 ft)[1]
Coordinates60°40′41″N 35°22′43″E / 60.67806°N 35.37861°E / 60.67806; 35.37861[1]
Geography
LocationVytegorsky District
Vologda Oblast,
Russia
Parent rangeVepsian Upland
Climbing
Easiest routeFrom Oshta

Etymology

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Despite being a major summit of the Vepsian Upland, the name of the mountain is not of Vepsian origin, but is likely derived from the Karelian word "malja" ("bowl").[2]

Description

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Malgora is a 304 metres (997 ft) high mountain located just east of Oshta in the Vepsian Upland. The mountain rises in the northwestern sector of the Vytegorsky District and is the highest point of the Vepsian Hills.[3][4]

The summit is of difficult access, its slopes being covered with dense coniferous forest. There is a geodetic marker at the top.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Peakbagger - Gora Malgora
  2. ^ Соболев А.И. (2015). "Карельское наследие в топонимии Юго-Восточного Обонежья" (PDF) (журнал) (1) (Вопросы ономастики ed.): 47–68. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. ^ Google Earth
  4. ^ Malgora - cup mountain and Vologda Karelians (Toponymic Stories) (in Russian)
  5. ^ Пеше-водный поход по Вепсовской возвышенности (Hiking in the Veps Hills) (in Russian)
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