Etymology

Karaganda

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Russian Караганда́
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  1. Russian · borrowed fromКараганда́
  2. English todayKaraganda

Borrowed from Russian Караганда́ (Karagandá); derived from caragana bushes (Caragana arborescens, Caragana frutex), which are abundant in the area.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.