Karachay-Cherkess Republic is famous for itsmagnificent landscapes and rich culture. Cherkessk is the capital of Karachay-Cherkessia, it is located in Transcaucasia on the right bank of the r. Kuban. It has an interesting history and is distinguished by a large collection of traditions of different nations, and is also the main center of industry. However, at present, the factories on the balance of the republic are gradually losing their former strength. It is replaced by entrepreneurship. As a rule, the city's economy is built on small outlets.
The climate here is quite mild, the summer is warm with temperatures around 25 aboutC, in winter the frost is average, mostly around -7 aboutS. This city is worth a visit. There is a sufficient number of attractions that are worth paying attention to.
A bit of history
It is believed that Cherkessk (the capital of Circassia)founded in 1825. However, some historians are inclined to a different date, which is much earlier than the specified year. It is believed that it was founded in 1804. It was at this time that a Cossack redoubt was based at the mouth of the river. Then the village of Batalpashinskaya was founded. The origin of its name is unique in its kind. This is the only precedent in history when the town received its name not in honor of the winner (as is customary in most cases), but in honor of the loser.
In 1880, the Batalpashinskaya station is designated ascenter of the Kuban district. After half a century, she was given the status of a city and named Batalpashinsky. This happened in 1934. But soon it was renamed Sulimov. Then they began to call him Yezhovo-Cherkessky, in honor of the people's commissar of internal affairs. However, his reputation suffered, and he was shot. The city, of course, it was decided to rename, and then he became just Circassian. This is the sad history of the name of the capital of Karachay-Cherkessia. This city has become the main administrative center of the republic since 1991.
Во время ВОВ многотысячная армия, состоящая из local residents, went to the front, and was formed Circassian regiment and a detachment of partisans. A lot of heroes did not return home, the streets were named after them. A monument was also erected and the Eternal Flame constantly burns.
Territory and population
Even despite the fact that the town of Cherkesskthe status of the capital, it is very small, its area is not more than 70 thousand square kilometers. The population for 2016 is just over 120 thousand people. If we observe the dynamics of the last few years, then since 2011 the number of inhabitants has decreased.
The capital of Karachay-Cherkessia became home topeople of different nationalities. The composition of the population is very diverse. Most of them are Russians (about 60 percent), as well as Karachais and Circassians. By the way, the struggle between the Circassians and Karachai go on for a long time, in the depths of their hearts Karachai dream that the city will someday be called Karachayev.
Industry and Culture
In Cherkessk, though reducedindustry, but still some factories work. These are enterprises of refrigeration engineering, factories for the production of bricks and cement, food and textiles. Also here is the largest mineral water plant. Its products are popular all over the world. Mineral water production can be found in any city of our country.
The capital of Karachay-Cherkessia is a cultural city.In the first place is the preservation of historical monuments. Of course, much attention is paid to culture. There are theaters, a large number of libraries and museums. The main attraction is a nature reserve, which stretched for miles.
Religion
There are many religious buildings in Cherkessk likeMuslim and Christian. Following Islamic law, most women wear the hijab, and men do not shave their beards. Every day more and more people accept Islam. The morals of the Caucasian people are tough enough, they will not tolerate any depravity, which is why the Republic of Karachay-Cherkessia is considered a country of strict rules.
