Chara () is a rural locality (a selo) and the administrative center of Kalarsky District of Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, located on the Chara River at an elevation of above sea level. Population:
Geography
The Chara Sands, a area of active sand dunes, lies southwest of Chara.
Climate Chara has a subarctic climate (Köppen climate classification Dwc), with long, bitterly cold winters and warm, mild summers. Precipitation is quite low but is much higher in summer than at other times of the year.
Transportation It is served by the Chara Airport.
Famous Natives Kristina Karapetyan is a Russian and Kazakhstani volleyball player.
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