Shamilsky District, Municipal district in Republic of Dagestan, Russia
Shamilsky District is a municipal area in western central Dagestan that covers mountainous land with Khebda serving as its administrative hub. The region encompasses dozens of rural settlements spread across this mountainous terrain.
The district was established in 1929 as Kakhbisk Canton and changed names several times during the Soviet period. It received its present name in 1994 following the Soviet Union's dissolution.
The district reflects traditions of several ethnic groups that have long inhabited these mountains. You can see this heritage in local celebrations and handmade crafts that remain part of everyday life here.
Administrative services are based in Khebda, which is where to go for any formal matters or information. The mountainous terrain affects how communities are reached, so plan travel accordingly.
The district divides into ten smaller administrative units called selsoviets, each managing their own rural affairs. This system gives rural settlements a degree of self-governance within the larger municipal structure.
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