Borzya (river)
The Borzya (Russian: Борзя from Mongolian "Боорж/Boorj") is a river in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia. The town of Borzya lies along the river. It is a right tributary of the Onon (in Amur's basin). It is 304 kilometres (189 mi) long, with a drainage basin of 7,080 square kilometres (2,730 sq mi).
| Borzya | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Onon |
• coordinates | 50.6303°N 115.6619°E |
| Length | 304 km (189 mi) |
| Basin size | 7,080 km2 (2,730 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Onon→ Shilka→ Amur→ Sea of Okhotsk |
In 1918, multiple Communists unsuccessfully attempted to destroy the bridge over the Borzya. However, the plan failed due to weather conditions.
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