Chechnya, Federal republic in North Caucasus, Russia
Chechnya is a constituent republic within Russia located in the North Caucasus, stretching from the Caucasus ridge in the south to the plains along the Terek River in the north. The landscape shifts from high mountain ranges with steep valleys to flat terrain with river courses and settlements.
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the region declared independence, which led to two armed conflicts with Russia in 1994 and 1999. Recent history has been shaped by reconstruction efforts and political reorganization.
Many locals maintain traditional greeting customs and hospitality practices rooted deeply in community codes. Daily life follows a rhythm where family ties and neighborhood bonds shape how people interact and gather.
The area operates under Russian federal law, with both Russian and Chechen used as official languages. Visitors should check current travel advisories and entry requirements before planning a trip.
The territory comprises 15 administrative districts, with Grozny serving as the capital and main economic hub. Many settlements lie in hard-to-reach mountain valleys where older village structures remain.
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Akhmad Kadyrov Mosque
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Kezenoyam
77.9 km
Pride of Muslims
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Akhmat Tower
9.8 km
Argun River ravine
92.3 km
Aymani Kadyrova Mosque
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Mariy Chodra National Park
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Tkhaba-Yerdy Church
91.2 km
Church of Archangel Michael in Grozny
9.9 km
Pitkäranta District
101.6 km
Erzi Nature Reserve
92.9 km
Groznaya
10.1 km
Tsoy-Peda
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Church of the Theotokos of the Sign
72.1 km
A. P. Yermolov haykali (Grozniy)
9.5 km
National Museum of Chechen Republic
8.9 km
Memorial of Glory
8.7 km
Grozny Russian Dramatic Theatre M. J. Lermontov
9 kmGrozny firemen monument
10.4 km
Ushkaloy Towers
68.6 km
National Library of Chechen Republic
8.8 km
Nikhaloy waterfalls
62.8 km
Lake Galanchozh
66.7 km
Barskiy dom
9 km
Memorial to the victims of the fight against terrorism
9.5 km
Sheikh Mansur Mosque
14.4 km
Jeyrakh-Assa museum-reserve
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Achkhoy-Martanovsky District
Vedensky District
Groznensky District
Gudermessky District
Itum-Kalinsky District
Kurchaloyevsky District
Nadterechny District
Naursky District
Nozhay-Yurtovsky District
Sunzhensky District, Chechen Republic
Urus-Martanovsky District
Shalinsky District, Chechen Republic
Sharoysky District
Shatoysky District
Shelkovskoy District
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