Selenduma (Russian: Селендума; Buryat: Сэлэндγγмэ, Selendüüme) is a rural locality (a selo) in Selenginsky District, Republic of Buryatia, Russia. The population was 2,574 as of 2010.[2] There are 64 streets.
Selenduma
Селендума | |
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Selo | |
![]() ![]() Selenduma ![]() ![]() Selenduma | |
Coordinates: 50°55′N 106°14′E[1] | |
Country | Russia |
Region | Republic of Buryatia |
District | Selenginsky District |
Time zone | UTC+8:00 |
Selenduma is located 55 km southwest of Gusinoozyorsk (the district's administrative centre) by road. Shana is the nearest rural locality.[3]
On 11th May 2022, SBS Dateline published a film online discussing how Russian military and patriotic education programs contribute to convincing young men to join the army. Selenduma is discussed as a small village in which "opportunities are scarce and the military is seen as a way out of poverty." The film claims 23 of Selenduma's young men have been sent to fight in Ukraine.[4]
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