Nazran, Administrative center in Republic of Ingushetia, Russia
Description
Nazran is a town in western Ingushetia at an elevation of 528 meters (1,732 feet). Residential neighborhoods, commercial zones and public squares spread across an area of roughly 241 square kilometers (93 square miles).
History
The settlement was founded in 1781 as a military outpost along the Nazranka River. It became a fortress in 1817 before receiving official town status in 1967.
Culture
The name comes from the Nazranka River, which flows through the town and shaped the original settlement. Local markets sell traditional North Caucasian baked goods and crafts that reflect the rural roots of the region.
Practical
The town sits on the M29 federal highway and the railway line between Rostov-on-Don and Baku, making it accessible from different directions. Public buses and shared taxis connect the residential areas with the center and neighboring towns.
Did you know?
From 1991 to 2000, the town served as the capital of Ingushetia. Government functions were then moved to the newly built town of Magas.
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City of Angels
16.5 km
Tree of Sadness
16.5 km
Memorial of memory and glory in Nazran
2.2 km
Monument to last defender of Brest fortress
2.2 km
Tower of Concord
6.3 km
Lutheran Church, Vladikavkaz
21.3 km
Nazran Fortress
4.9 km
9 towers
2.2 km
Borga-Kash
11.3 km
Monument of the Ingush Cavalry Regiment of the «Savage Division»
2.1 km
Children's Park
21.3 km
Ona haykali
6.8 km
Площадь Революции
19.4 km
Обелиск в честь китайских воинов-добровольцев
19.4 km
Владикавказское духовное училище
20.5 km
Покровский женский монастырь (Владикавказ)
20.4 km
Shahar shifoxonasi, Vladikavkaz
20.7 km
Мебельная фабрика А. Ф. Крейчи
20.7 km
Школа №27 (Владикавказ)
21.3 km
Дом 44 на улице Маркова
20.6 km
Дом на Тамаева, 40
21.3 km
Дом 50 на улице Кирова/ Дом 61 на улице Революции
21.4 km
Дом 57 на улице Кирова
21.1 km
Markova Street, 91 (Vladikavkaz)
20.4 km
Vladikavkazdagi Katta bino
20.7 km
Памятник воинам-землякам, погибшим в годы Великой Отечественной войны 1941-1945 гг. (Назрань)
2.2 km
Покровская церковь (Владикавказ)
20.5 km
Мечеть (Назрань)
2.6 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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