| Kollaa Колласйоки,Kollaanjoki | |
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| Native name | Kollasjoki (Finnish) |
| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Region | Republic of Karelia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Lake Kollasjärvi |
| • elevation | 117 m (384 ft) |
| Mouth | Lake Tulmozero |
• coordinates | 61°40′19″N32°14′01″E / 61.672°N 32.2337°E /61.672; 32.2337 |
| Length | 76 km (47 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Lake Tulmozero→Tulemayoki→Lake Ladoga→Neva→Gulf of Finland |
TheKollaa (Russian:Колласйоки,Finnish:Kollaanjoki orKollasjoki) is a 76-kilometre (47 mi) long river in theRepublic of Karelia, Russia. It starts fromLake Kollasjärvi in theSuoyarvsky District and flows toLake Tulmozero (Finnish:Tulemajärvi) in thePryazhinsky District.
BeforeWorld War II, the source of the river was a part of the Finnish municipalitySuistamo and it flowed further throughSuojärvi to Tulemajärvi on the Russian side.
During theWinter War in 1939, the area was a scene of theBattle of Kollaa.[1] The river became part ofFinnish history, as theRed Army failed to break through there. A memorable quote, "Kollaa holds" (Kollaa kestää), became a legendary motto for the Finns.[1] The river and area are associated with the exploits of the Finnish marksmanSimo Häyhä, dubbed "the White Death",[2] the gunman with the highest number of confirmed kills in any major war. CaptainAarne Juutilainen, dubbed "the Terror of Morocco", was also remarkable figure in the battle.[3] The battle areas around the river are a preserved monument and tourist site.[4]
The asteroid1929 Kollaa is named after the river.[5]
on December 7th [1939] elements of the Soviet 56th Division reached the area of the Kollaa River. ... the Kollaa River area was the location the Finns were forced to make their stand.
Simo Häyhä was called into action during the Winter War with his service under the 6th Company of JR 34 on the Kollaa River.
Named for a river in Karelia, scene of violent battles during the Finnish winter war.
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