Gorny, Zabaykalsky Krai

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); 9,761(2002 Census).

Gorny
Горный
Location of Gorny
Gorny
Location of Gorny
Gorny
Gorny (Zabaykalsky Krai)
Coordinates: 51°33′N 113°02′E
CountryRussia
Federal subjectZabaykalsky Krai
Administrative districtUlyotovsky District
FoundedOctober 10, 1965
Population
  Total12,341
  Estimate 
(2018)
10,891 (−11.7%)
Municipal status
  Urban okrugGorny Urban Okrug
  Capital ofGorny Urban Okrug
Time zoneUTC+9 (MSK+6 )
Postal code(s)
672900
OKTMO ID76785000051

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. The settlement has also hosted the 200th Artillery Brigade since 1973.

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