Georgiyevsk, Administrative center in Stavropol Krai, Russia
Georgiyevsk sits along the Podkumok River in the foothills of the northern Caucasus, about two hundred kilometers southeast of Stavropol. The town has grown along the river valley, with low tablelands rising gently on either side in a dry steppe zone.
Saint George fortress was built in 1777 as part of a defense line securing the southern border of the Russian Empire from the Azov to the Mozdok region. Within a decade the settlement gained town status and grew into a trading hub between the plains and the mountains.
Local traditions manifest through seasonal agricultural festivals, regional cuisine, and the preserved Nikolskaya Church, which survived the Soviet period.
Nezlobnaya railway station connects the town to the regional rail network, while several colleges and training centers are located within the town center. Streets mostly run parallel to the river, so finding your way around on foot remains straightforward.
The semiconductor plant, garment factories, and food processing facilities position Georgiyevsk as a primary industrial center in Stavropol Krai.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
