Verkh-BekhtemirVerkh-Bekhtemir is a rural locality and the administrative center of Verkh-Bekhtemirsky Selsoviet of Biysky District, Altai Krai, Russia. The population was 979 as of 2016. There are 11 streets.GeographyVerkh-Bekhtemir is located on the bank of the Bekhtemir River, 60 km northeast of Biysk by road. Shebalino is the nearest rural locality.EthnicityThe village is inhabited by Russians and others.