Gorny, Zabaykalsky Krai
Urban-type settlement in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
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Gorny (Russian: Го́рный), formerly known as Chita-46 (Чита́-46), is a closed urban locality (an urban-type settlement) in Ulyotovsky District of Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia. Population: 12,341 (2010 census);[2] 9,761 (2002 census).[6]
Gorny
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| Coordinates: 51°33′N 113°02′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Zabaykalsky Krai[1] |
| Administrative district | Ulyotovsky District[1] |
| Founded | October 10, 1965[1] |
| Population | |
• Total | 12,341 |
• Estimate (1 January 2018) | 10,891 (−11.7%) |
| • Urban okrug | Gorny Urban Okrug[3] |
| • Capital of | Gorny Urban Okrug[3] |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (MSK+6  [4]) |
| Postal code[5] | 672900 |
| OKTMO ID | 76785000051 |
Up until 2002 the 4th Rocket Division of the 53rd Rocket Army, Strategic Rocket Forces was located at Drovyanaya, at coordinates which very closely match Gorniy.[7] The settlement has also hosted the 200th Artillery Brigade since 1973.[8]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Gorny is subordinated to Ulyotovsky District.[1] As a municipal division, the urban-type settlement of Gorny is incorporated as Gorny Urban Okrug.[9]