Chulyshman Explained

Chulyshman
Source1 Coordinates:50.2208°N 89.6358°W
Mouth Coordinates:51.35°N 133°W
Progression:Lake Teletskoye
Length:241km (150miles)
Source1 Elevation:2200m (7,200feet)
Basin Size:16800km2

The Chulyshman (Russian: Чулышман; Southern Altai: Чолышман, Çolışman) is a river in Altai Republic in Russia. The river is 241km (150miles) long, and its drainage basin covers 16800km2. The Chulyshman flows into Lake Teletskoye. It freezes up during late October through early December and stays icebound until late March through early May. Its main tributary is the Bashkaus.