It is located on the left bank of the Saka in the drainage basin of the Cogâlnic.

[3] Population: 1,484 (2022 estimate)[1] Until 18 July 2020, Borodino belonged to Tarutyne Raion.

On this day, a new law entered into force which abolished this status, and Borodino became a rural settlement.

[6] In September 2024, Borodino was renamed to Budzhak as a part of the derussification campaign.

[7] The closest railway station is located in Soborne, approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) southwest of the settlement.