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T.A. Tumanova Yu L. Bolotsky, and Alifanov V.R. 2004 The first finds of Armored Dinosaurs in the Upper Cretaceous of Russia (Amur Region) Paleontological Journal Vol.38(1) p.73

Abstract: Remains of armored dinosaurs (Thyreophora) from the Late Cretaceous, Early Maastrichtian (Udurchukan Formation) deposits of the Kundur locality in the Amur Region, are described. The material includes a single osteodermal scute of extraordinary structure and two cheek teeth. These fossils are tentatively assigned to the family Nodosauridae (Ankylosauria) previously unknown in Asia.