The Luzha freezes up in November (rarely in December) and breaks up in April. The town of Maloyaroslavets, the site of an important battle in 1812 during the French invasion of Russia, is located on the Luzha.
The Luzha's winter and spring cycles cause it to become frozen in November or December, only to break apart in April. The town of Maloyaroslavets, a site of great importance in Russia's 1812 battle against France, is located along the Luzha River.