Bor, Russia

Bor is a town in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia. It is located on the left (northern) bank of the Volga River, across from Nizhny Novgorod, at . The two cities are connected by a bridge built in 1965, and by ferry service. Population: 61,525 (2002 Census); 51,000 (1969). Bor was founded in the 14th century and became officially recognized as a town in 1938.Local industries include shipbuilding and glassmaking. The local glass plant (Bor Glass Works, ), has manufactured glass for GAZ cars and trucks, as well as glassware for table use, since 1934.
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