Village Quiz: Ship, Mystery, Borzeys in Zabaykalsky Krai
In Zabaykalsky Krai, some villages have names that are so unusual, they seem to exist in duplicate.
Apr 16, 2026 0
The origins of many village names in Zabaykalsky Krai have been obscured over time.
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Toponymy around the world is a fascinating phenomenon: over the centuries, no one knows why this or that village received exactly such a name. Zabaykalsky Krai is particularly interesting: the names of some villages, originating from the Buryat or Tungus languages, have become heavily Russified and almost lost their meaning. We invite you to test your knowledge of the geography of your native region.
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