Heart of the Caucasus. Life, Culture, and Traditions of the North Caucasus

The North Caucasus is one of the most unique and historically rich regions of Russia, where cultures and destinies intertwine in narrow gorges, high plateaus, and ancient auls. This is a territory of unique ethno-cultural diversity, where each area preserves memories of the past – from traces of ancient settlements to monuments of the Caucasian War, from the traditions of mountain peoples to the architecture of imperial and Soviet times. With this book, you will embark on a journey through seven regions of the North Caucasus – Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia, North Ossetia, Chechnya, Dagestan, Ingushetia, and the Stavropol Territory – revealing subtle yet important details of everyday life and the cultural code of each republic.