Gudermes (Russian:Гудерме́с; Chechen:Гуьмсе, Gümse or Гутӏермаӏас, Guthermajas) is a town in the Chechen Republic, Russia, located on the Sunzha River 36 kilometers (22mi) east of Grozny, the republic's capital. Population: 45,631(2010 Census);33,756(2002 Census);38,089(**** Census); 32,000 (1970).