About The Yenisei River: The Yenisei River flows through the heart of Siberia, one of the coldest and most remote regions on Earth. It carries more water into the Arctic Ocean than any other river, and freezes solid for months every winter. Freezes Solid Every Winter — Ice can grow thick enough to drive trucks across it.

Location: Central Siberia, flowing north to the Arctic · Length: 5,539 km (3,442 mi) · Source: Mountains of Mongolia · Mouth: Yenisei Gulf, Kara Sea · Countries: Russia & Mongolia Its watershed reaches south into Mongolia. · River Basin: ~2.5 million km² (1 million mi²) One of the largest river basins in Asia. · Wildlife: Siberian sturgeon & taimen · Major Cities: Krasnoyarsk A major Siberian city built along its banks. · World Rank: Carries the most water of any Arctic-flowing river