Borzya

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Coat of arms of Borzya
Coat of arms of Borzya

Borzya (Russian: Борзя) is a town in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, located on the Borzya River (Amur's basin) some 349 km southeast of Chita. Population: 31,100 (2005 est.); 31,460 (2002 Census). It is the headquarters of the 36th Army of the Russian Ground Forces.

Borzya was founded in 1899 and granted town status in 1950.

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Cities and towns in Zabaykalsky Krai
Administrative center: Chita

Coordinates: 50°23′N, 116°31′E


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