Gunibsky District

Gunibsky District is a municipal district in central Dagestan's mountainous region with nearly seventy villages spread across ten administrative subdivisions. The area is connected through a network of mountain roads that link the settlements together.

The district took its present form in 1929 when the previous canton was reorganized. This administrative change followed the establishment of the region as a governed territory the year before.

The residents speak Avar and keep traditional crafts and local celebrations alive in their mountain villages. These practices shape everyday life and connect communities through shared customs.

Visitors should bring sturdy footwear since mountain roads are demanding and conditions change with the seasons. The best time to explore is during warmer months when the paths are easier to navigate.

The Gunib mountain complex was the final holdout of the legendary leader Imam Shamil against Russian expansion in 1859. This location preserves the memory of a pivotal moment in regional history that remains alive in local memory.

Location: Dagestan

Inception: 1928

Capital city: Gunib

Website: http://gunib.ru

GPS coordinates: 42.38667,46.96167

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45