How long is the Ob River navigable each year?

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Ob River The Ob and Yenisey river basins and their drainage networks.

The Ob River is a vital transportation artery in western Siberia, though its navigability is limited by seasonal freezing. The river is navigable for approximately 190 days of the year on its upper reaches and for about 150 days on its lower reaches.1