| Izhma River | |
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Izhma River near Ust-Ukhta |
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| Origin | Timan Ridge |
| Mouth | Pechora River |
| Basin countries | Russia |
| Length | 531 km |
| Avg. discharge | 203 m³/s (154 km from the mouth) |
| Basin area | 31,000 km² |
Izhma (Russian: И́жма) is a river in the Komi Republic of Russia. It is a left tributary of the Pechora River. It is 531 km long, with a drainage basin of 31,000 km². 154 km from its mouth it has an average discharge of 203 m³/s. The river freezes over in November, and stays icebound until the spring thaw starts in May.
Main tributaries are the Ukhta, Ajuva and Sebys Rivers.
The Izhmas has its sources in the Timan Ridge. In its upper course the banks are wooded, while its lower parts is characterized by meadows and bogs. The river is twisting, and in its upper reaches it forms rapids and rocky stretches. At its confluence with the Ukhta lies the town of Sosnogorsk.
The Izhma is navigable to its confluence with the Ukhta. In its lower parts the river widens, its flow slows down and it starts forming meanders and small islands. It flows into the Pechora River at Ust-Izhma.