Gazimur

The Gazimur (Russian: Газимур, also Gasimur or Bolshoy Gazimur^[1]) is a river of Zabaykalsky Krai, Siberia, eastern Russia, a left tributary of the Argun.^[2] With a length of 592 kilometres (368 mi) and a basin area of 12,100 square kilometres (4,700 sq mi),^[3] the Gazimur is one of the major East Transbaikalian rivers. It originates in the north-west ridge of Nerchinsk. It flows generally from the south-west to north-east. The banks are typically steep, overgrown with bushes. The Gazimur typically has a shallow, rocky bottom, and clear water. It freezes at the beginning of November and thaws in early May. Gazimursky Zavod is located on the bank of the river.

Gazimur
Location
Country	Russia
Region	Zabaykalsky Krai
Physical characteristics
Source
• coordinates	50°43′23″N 117°29′13″E
• elevation	1,100 m (3,600 ft)
Mouth	Argun
• coordinates	52°56′10″N 120°20′58″E
• elevation	343 m (1,125 ft)
Length	592 km (368 mi)
Basin size	12,100 km2 (4,700 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression	Argun→ Amur→ Sea of Okhotsk

In the early 1720s, the basin was explored for deposits of silver.