Located in Eastern Siberia, the region is distinguished by a large number of rivers and lakes, as well as a predominantly mountainous relief. The southern and southeastern parts of the land are bordered by Mongolia and China. The Trans-Baikal Territory is known for its rich uranium deposits and large reserves of black and brown coal. Numerous gold mines also play an important role here.
The cities of the Trans-Baikal Territory, for the most part, are named after the rivers on the banks of which they are based. Many of them carry not only industrial, but also cultural and historical value. There are many religious sites, museums that tell about the traditions and history of the local population. A variety of natural attractions and archaeological sites are very popular.
The largest cities of the Trans-Baikal Territory
List of the largest cities in terms of population in the region.
Chita
The capital of Transbaikalia covers an area of more than 500 km². Of the sights in the city, one can single out an architectural work of art - the building of the Shumovsky Palace. A cultural park, a national park and even an ostrich farm will also be especially interesting to visit. On the territory of the city there are theaters, museums of various profiles and libraries.
Population - 350 thousand people.
Krasnokamensk
The main feature of the settlement is the local uranium mining enterprise, which occupies one of the leading places in the world. In addition to the developed infrastructure, Krasnokamensk also boasts cultural attractions, including the Church of the Savior Not Made by Hands, a monument to the city's builders and others.
Population - 52 thousand people.
Borzya
The city, with an area of almost 200 km², is located on the left bank of the Borzya River. A must-see is a magnificent architectural structure - the temple of St. Sergius of Radonezh. There are theaters and museums in the city. Fans of the military genre will be interested in numerous memorial objects, including the mass grave of 44 soldiers, a monument to partisans and much more.
Population - 28 thousand people.
Petrovsk-Zabaykalsky
The city has a rather interesting cultural and historical heritage. In addition to many memorial sites, there are two museums here: the local history museum, located on the street. Pushkinskaya, as well as the famous Museum of the Decembrists, organized in the estate of Princess Trubetskoy. Petrovsk-Zabaikalsky is famous for its many ancient architectural buildings. The city is located near the border with the Buryat Republic.
Population - 16.5 thousand people.
Nerchinsk
The city stretches along the banks of the Nerch River, in the foothills of the Borshchovochny Range. It occupies 100 km² in area. Of the interesting local attractions, it is worth highlighting the Museum of Local Lore, set up in the palace of the gold miner M.D. Butin. The fact that at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries, it was a place of hard labor, attaches particular importance to the city. Many famous historical figures served their sentences here.
Population - 14.9 thousand people.
Mogocha
The city, whose name comes from the name of the river on which it settled, has a reputation as the most picturesque place in the entire Trans-Baikal Territory. The territory of the city is literally strewn with many rivers. The famous endless Cupid originates here. The city owes its appearance and development to the construction of the Amur railway at the beginning of the 20th century. This is evidenced by the popular steam locomotive-monument L-3014.
Population - 13 thousand people.
Shilka
Located in the valley of the river of the same name, a quiet town will be remembered by its guests for its cozy streets with low old buildings. On the territory of the city, there are many military monuments, as well as small green parks and squares. Many interesting things can be seen in the vicinity of the city. There are museum complexes that reveal the peculiarities of local culture and customs, as well as churches and chapels that are striking in their beauty.
Population - 12.7 thousand people.
Baley
The city once played an important role in the country's gold mining industry. It is known that more than 400 tons of valuable metal in its pure form were exported from here. This settlement is located 55 km from the Priiskovaya railway station, at the foot of the Borshchovochny ridge.
Population - 11 thousand people.
Khilok
The city is spread out on both banks of the river of the same name, to the south-west of the Trans-Baikal capital. It is interesting for the buildings of the late 19th and early 20th centuries that have survived to this day. Several museums are open to visitors in Khilok. In the vicinity, the sites of ancient people are popular, as well as the sacred Mount Ambon, at the foot of which, almost until the middle of the 20th century, the Buryats performed special rituals.
Population - 10 thousand people.
Sretensk
A small town with a population of six thousand is located on both sides of the Shilka River and has a rather rich history and unusual nature. The local museum of local lore works here. Outside the city, the natural attraction is of considerable popularity - the Polosatik rock, which attracts with its non-standard structure and impressive size.
Population - 6600 people.
