Zabaykalsk

Zabaykalsk (Russian: Забайка́льск) is an urban-type settlement and administrative centre of Zabaykalsky District of Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia. It lies on the Russian-Chinese border just opposite Abagaitu Islet and Manzhouli, China. It was founded in 1904 as a station on the China Far East Railway. The Russo-Chinese highway AH6 passes through the townlet. Population: 10,200 (2005 est.); 10,210 (2002 Census); 8,632 (1989 Census).