PAZ (Pavlovsky Avtobusny Zavod) is a Russian bus manufacturer based in Pavlovo, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. The company is a part of the GAZ Group, which is one of Russia’s largest automotive conglomerates. Established in 1952, PAZ specializes in manufacturing small and medium-sized buses used for various purposes such as public transport, school buses, and special-purpose vehicles. The company primarily operates in the domestic market, serving Russian cities and regions, but has also exported its products to other CIS countries and Eastern Europe.