Karachay-Cherkessia is famous for its wonderfully beautiful mountains, on which dense deciduous forests grow. In addition, the republic will please the tourist with mirror-clean lakes and rivers, nature reserves. The capital of this region is Cherkessk, the sights of which are also quite diverse.
Karachay-Cherkess Reserve
This place will undoubtedly appeal to lovers of historical, cultural and architectural monuments combined with majestic nature. In the Karachay-Cherkess Reserve, you can look at Mount Shoan, on which the building of the Shoan temple was built. The style of this church is Eastern Byzantine. In addition, on the Kalezhskaya mountain, located not far from the city itself, you can see the remains of the Khumarinsky settlement. When the Alanian kingdom was still on this territory, this place was occupied by the fortified city of Schimar. Today, only a wall surrounded by twelve turrets remains of the ancient buildings.
Sights of the city of Cherkesskquite varied. So, you can visit the exhibitions of the museum of the defenders of the Caucasian passes, who blocked the path (in the direction of the Black Sea) of the fascist invaders during the Second World War. There is also a mass grave. The building of the Krasnogorsk watchtower served as a guard post, which was located next to the Nikolaevsky fortification. These events date back to the time when the region was engulfed in the Caucasian War. Until now, the Sentinskaya church is located in the reserve, the frescoes on the walls of which have been preserved in excellent condition.
Cultural institutions of the city
Cherkessk, whose sights we are considering, is known for the fact that many representatives of different nationalities live in the city. This was reflected in the cultural life of the region.
If you want to usefully spend your leisure time in the city, visit the performances of the Russian Drama and Comedy Theater or the Circassian Drama Theater. M. Akova. You can listen to classical music in the State Philharmonic Hall.
If you are interested in the history of the republic, you need to look at the exposition of the Karachay-Cherkess Museum of Local Lore. The building in which it is located is quite original and is an excellent example of architectural trends of the beginning of the last century. The Art Gallery of Cherkessk is one of the first buildings in the city.
Churches of Cherkessk
In the city you can also go to the liturgy, which is held in the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the Cathedral of St. George and manyothers. If you come to Cherkessk, the sights of the region will surprise you with their historical value. For example, the building of the wooden church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos dates back to the first half of the 18th century. It was built on the coast of the Don, but it was postponed more than once until it was decided to put it in Cherkessk itself.
Nature reserves
Not far from the city you can look at the transparent surface of the Batalpashinsky lakes, which became famous as the Circassian Sea. In addition, you will be surprised by the antiquities of the Ust-Dzhegut kurgans. It was in them that the researchers found a lot of bronze jewelry, as well as ceramics with patterns characteristic of the third and second millennium BC.
Historical monuments and pristine nature - all these are the sights of Cherkessk. You can take a photo for memory at one of the resorts of the republic, which offer tourists mountaineering, skiing or climbing one of the high rocks. If you are a mountain hiker, you will love the ridges and dense forests where you can pick mushrooms, berries and medicinal plants. In addition, a trip to the lakes and glaciers of the Sofia Range will leave an unforgettable impression. Be sure to visit the places of Khutysky, Alibeksky and Sofrudzhinsky waterfalls, as well as go to the Amanauz gorge, Turyev lake and Alibeksky glacier. You will have a great rest in nature, breathing in the clean mountain air or drinking mineral water, which is so good for he alth.
Souvenirs
If you bring something from your trip, you will remember how hospitable Cherkessk was for a longer time. Attractions are not all that the city is famous for. Here you definitely need to buy a knitted shawl or sweater, as well as a fur figurine or slippers. An exotic souvenir will be a sheep or wolf skin, as well as a silver horn, a dagger or an item of metal utensils decorated with engravings. In Cherkessk, you can buy beautiful jewelry with precious stones.
Minerals and rocks bought in one of the souvenir shops will remind you of the majestic nature of the region. All this will not allow you to immediately forget about the fabulous beauty of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic upon your arrival home.
