Constantinogorsk Fortress

Constantinogorsk Fortress is a military installation in Pyatigorsk built at the intersection of the Zolotukha and Podkumok rivers in southern Russia. It features four corners with bastions and semi-bastions that protected the grounds and followed the standard fortress design of the period.

The fortress was built between 1780 and 1783 and later became headquarters for the Tenginsky Regiment starting in 1819. It marked a geographic boundary between Western and Eastern Caucasus and served as a control point during Russian expansion in the region.

The fortress was a center of Russian military presence in the Caucasus, housing a wooden church built in 1783 for the garrison and officers stationed there. This building shows how soldiers maintained their faith during long postings on the frontier of the empire.

The grounds are open daily for visitors to explore the outer structures and bastions freely without entry fees. Ongoing restoration work on the moat and defensive walls may temporarily restrict access to certain areas during your visit.

The fortress held hundreds to thousands of soldiers throughout its operation but never experienced a direct attack during its entire active period. This unexpected tranquility made it a stable base while other frontier posts faced constant confrontation.

GPS coordinates: 44.03855,43.01909

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05