and Vychegda, then along the Usa to the lower reaches of the Ob.

Solvychegodsk was founded in the 14th century, Yarensk has been known since 1374. The area was attractive primarily because of the fur trade. From the Northern Dvina, the merchants went to the Vychegda, and further they could get directly to the river basin of the Pechora either via the Cherya