Sights of Nalchik. Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria Republic

In our today's article, one of the most beautiful cities of Kabardino-Balkaria - Nalchik (Russia) will be introduced for acquaintance. It is small in area, but unique in its historical, natural and cultural characteristics. Like any other city, he has his own biography, his look. Having seen the sights of Nalchik, you will truly fall in love with the pearl of Kabardino-Balkaria. So, we begin.

Elbrus

This two-headed handsome volcano is considered one of the largest extinct volcanoes of our planet. The height of the western peak is 5642 m, 5621 m - eastern. Separates their saddle (5200 m). The distance between the peaks is about 3 km. In size, Elbrus is second only to the Aconcagua volcano and the fire-breathing Mount Ljuljajlako (6960 m and 6723 m, respectively). Once Elbrus had a colossal power. Its ashes lay at the foot of Mount Mashuk - almost 100 km from the site of the eruption. The conquest of Elbrus is very difficult because of the low temperature (-1.4 ° C even in summer), the insane winds and the rather tangible smell of hydrogen sulfide. True, this confuses not all tourists and climbers. Ascent to this volcano every year do dozens of brave men. Rise better from the southern slope, where the infrastructure is concentrated: cable car, hotels, restaurants. The two-headed giant silently stores in priceless priceless riches. At its foot - "Valley Narzanov" famous healing springs. Elbrus is visible from all corners of the region.

«Atazhukinsky garden»

This is the name of the city park. Uncovering the attractions of Nalchik, you can not ignore him. The park is a real pride of the locals. And visitors coming to the city of Nalchik call it a "green miracle." This impressive size is a green massif in the heart of the city that merges with the resort area. This is a kind of museum and a nature reserve. There are more than fifty species of trees and shrubs that grow only in Kabardino-Balkaria. In addition, a large number of plantations are imported from Korea, Japan, America, China, Siberia, Northern Europe, Asia. The framework of the article will not allow you to list and at least briefly describe each species. We will only say that in the park even plants grow that do not occur more in their homeland (for example, ginkgo from Korea and China, pavlons from Japan, etc.). Today, this beauty can boast only the city of Nalchik (Kabardino-Balkaria republic).

Palace of celebrations and the "Green Theater"

Elegant An architectural building, drowning in the greenery of a cozy park, was built in 1957 in honor of the 400th anniversary of the republic's annexation to Russia. This is one of the most picturesque corners of Nalchik. The palace of celebrations is located near the mountain river and lake. The architect of the project (Georgy Mosulishvili) managed to harmoniously fit the building into the ensemble of the park, that it not only does not seem alien, but literally merges with the realm of limes, ash trees, hornbeams, elms, beeches, hazel. And in the spring, when the slope of the mountain is covered with snow-white cypress of wild fruit trees, the Palace of festivities looks especially tender.

With the "Green Theater" many have bright memories. By the way, he was built together with the Palace of celebrations. Then it was a restaurant. In 2002, it was reconstructed, but architectural unique solutions and a unique overall look left. Now you can invite artists here even on a world scale: the area of amphitheaters totals 1050 square meters. In the basement there is a cafe with a banquet hall. The first and upper floors are reserved for rehearsal rooms, a spacious foyer, make-up rooms. The construction of the stands (2560 seats) is a monolithic team, designed for several decades. A new stage of the theater can accommodate a large orchestra

The Museum. Tkachenko

Many cultural institutions owns Nalchik. The gallery stores the works of Levitsky, Bryulov, Aivazovsky, Shishkin, Lansere, Kuindzhi, works of modern local masters are exhibited here. Open the art museum decided in 1959. Exhibitions are changed every 1.5 months (personal collections, personal, jubilee, thematic, exchange). The Soviet period is very widely represented. Works of folk art are invariably popular.

Sosruko Restaurant

Undoubtedly, enters the sights of Nalchik. Moreover, the inhabitants consider it a symbol of the city. It is built on Kizilovka (a mountain 600 meters high) and is visible from every corner of Nalchik. The restaurant is an unusual architectural structure, made in the form of the head of a mighty warrior with an outstretched hand with a torch. "Sosruko" has repeatedly been awarded awards and prizes for originality. National dishes are served in the restaurant. The authors of the project were F. Kalmykov (sculptor), Z. Ozov (sculptor), Palagashvili (architect). After capital repairs, conducted in 2004, there were two halls - hunting and youth (two-tier), a decorative waterfall with birds and a tap from which flows into the Mahsim bowl.

The restaurant became the main link of the center "Malaya Kizilovka" (sightseeing center). You can climb a mountain by car, but most people prefer a chairlift. The latter leads also to the city of attractions.

Cathedral mosque

It is located on the site of the former cinema (Shogentsukova street). The national and regional character is read here in everything: in the image itself, in the materials, in the decoration. This is a very colorful and bright building - a blue dome, glazed with light-reflecting golden stained-glass windows, decoration of "wild" stones. The mosque itself is located on a round platform of a small size. Around - paved tiles with a pattern, oriented to Mecca and a decorative fence. The total area of the mosque is 1700 square meters. M. It can simultaneously accommodate about 1000 parishioners.

Arch of Friendship

The opening of this memorial was timed to the 450th anniversary of the friendly union between Kabardino-Balkaria and Russia. The building was designed by Muzarib Bzhakhov, and was built at the expense of President Arsen Kanokov's personal funds.

Initially, the arch was going to be decorated with bas-reliefs depicting scenes from the Adyghe story and the Nart epic. On the pedestals, it was planned to install cast bronze figures of people who made a significant contribution to the development of the country. There were many nominees - from Prince Kanokov to the Tsar of Grozny. It was planned and another name ("Triumph"). However, all these proposals were rejected by the Public Advisory Council. The debate lasted a long time. As a result, they decided to install bronze statues, not personifying them. Changed the name.

The Friendship Friendship Memorial Arch was held in strict style. Now, which is part of the overall ensemble, Nalchik (Kabardino-Balkaria Republic) considers it one of several business cards.

Temple

Built in honor of Mary Magdalene. The church especially honors those who first learned about the risen Christ. Among the few was Mary of Magdala (the name of the city). This name was given at the baptism of the daughter Temryuk Idarov (the daughter of the Kabardian prince). Subsequently, she became the wife of Ivan the Terrible. The dynastic marriage further strengthened the alliance between Kabarda and Russia (1557).

The temple houses a thousand worshipers. This five-domed temple, built in the Byzantine style, taking into account all the Orthodox canons. The first stone was laid in September 2004. Then the consecration took place. Now this is a beautiful two-story structure. The first level was taken to the baptismal, workshops, utility rooms, the second - for the worshipers. The most part is allocated for the choir. From here you can get to the bell tower. The first level is the porch, the covered porch. The whole site occupies 7 thousand square meters. M, for the allocation of 800 square meters. M.

In 2010, on April 18, the first service, the Divine Liturgy, was held. This temple is not just the attractions of Nalchik, it is the dignity of the Orthodox and all the inhabitants of the CBD.

Hippodrome

The horses were always in high esteem. Kabardian breeds always differed from many others. They are unpretentious, hardy, beautiful and graceful. Inside the breed, the subspecies Bekan, Shagdiy, Sholokh are especially appreciated. Horse breeding was encouraged by tsarist Russia. Tens of thousands of animals, mostly Kabardian breeds, were bought for the cavalry.

Race trials of horses on smooth racetrack jumps are a kind of exams that give marks to horse breeding. The race track was decided in 1939. However, the war inflicted enormous damage on the livestock. In the tribal fund of the country there were only dozens of thoroughbred horses. The loss was so huge that the number of livestock was restored only by the 1960s, and even partially. The period of perestroika nearly brought all efforts "to no." It seemed that horse breeding had died. The breeding work was practically stopped, no tests were carried out. The Nalchik Hippodrome collapsed ... The impulse to develop the "half-dead" race infrastructure was given only in 2006, when the authorities began to understand that the famous brand named "Nalchik Hippodrome" should be treated with the utmost seriousness. The first who invested in the horse breeding part of the personal funds (50 million rubles) was Kanokov AB (president of the republic). The idea was supported by many horse owners. Today the complex is really thriving. Moreover, it corresponds to high world standards and is fixed by experts.

Excursions

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About the sights of Nalchik can be told for a long time and, perhaps, infinitely. Here, each stone has its own history, each corner is proud of the indigenous people. You can not even imagine how colorful Nalchik is - lakes, mountains, forests with strange plants, hospitable people, amazing cuisine! An independent acquaintance with the city and its environs will take a lot of time. For those who have only a few days, thought-out excursions are thought through. And those who are ready to cope on their own, we offer to help the main routes of Nalchik.

• No. 1 (taxi). It follows from the street. Gas (market "Strelka"), to Malbakhov, Ossetia, along Shogentsukov Avenue, to the city hospital No. 2, Attoeva and to the village of Hasanya.
• № 2 (trolleybus). From the "Arrow" goes to Malbakhov, to the Ossetian, then - Shogentsukova Avenue, Balkaria, then Lenin Avenue, Kuliev Ave. and "Orbita" (Kirov).
• № 3 (trolleybus). From Shogenov to the Taman division, in the Ossetian, Malbakhov, to the "Strelka".
• № 4 (trolleybus). It follows from the TU (management), according to Shogenov, Taman Division, Ossetian, Shogenetsukov Ave, Balkarskaia, Lenin Avenue, Kuliev Avenue, to "Orbita" (Kirova Street).
• № 5 (taxi). From the corner st. Shogenov-Kalmykov-Keshkov to Pushkin, on the street. Tolstoy before the faculty of FC and PMNO.
• № 6 (taxi). From the street. Chechen to Nedelin, according to Ashurov, Kabardin, Keshokov, Shogenentsukov Avenue, Kirov, up to the 5th microdistrict (Tarchokova).
• № 7 (taxi). From the canning plant to Profsoyuznaya, Mostovoi, Keshokova (Sovetskaya), Pushkin, Tolstoy, Chernyshevsky, to Kirov, Elbrus, Kalyuzhny, Malbakhov, Gazovaya (Strelka), to the Teplichny side-street. The ultimate is the North.