Nalchik

Nalchik stretches across the northern foothills of the Caucasus Mountains at an elevation of 512 meters, surrounded by peaks forming a horseshoe shape.

The Russian Empire established this settlement as a military fortress in 1818, which later evolved into an administrative center for the Kabardin Autonomous Oblast in 1921.

The central mosque, constructed in 2004, combines modern Islamic architecture with local design elements, reflecting the mixed heritage of Kabardian and Balkar communities.

The city maintains 40 health centers and sanatoriums that utilize local mineral springs for medical treatments, with temperatures ranging from -2.5°C in January to 21°C in July.

The industrial sector of Nalchik specializes in hydrometallurgy operations, particularly focusing on the processing of molybdenum and tungsten for technological applications.

Location: Nalchik Urban Okrug

Inception: 1724

Elevation above the sea: 512 m

Website: http://na.adm-kbr.ru

GPS coordinates: 43.48333,43.61667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:13