Nalchik
Nalchik
Capital of Kabardino-Balkaria
Nalchik is a small city of around 240,000 people and serves as the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria, one of the lesser-known republics spread across the beautiful North Caucasus area of Russia, the mountain range that separates the former soviet states of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan from the Russian Federation.
This region has incredible diversity in ethnic groups and is a melting pot at the edge of empire. While there have been civilisations in the Caucasus for millennia Nalchik as a city is only a century old, having been a Russian fort since 1724.
Nalchik is the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria. Being a fairly large city, Nalchik is also a resort-like resort city of the Caucasus Mineral Waters, as well as an important intermediate point on its way to mountain attractions such as Elbrus.
History
Officially, the city has its history since 1724, when Kabardian auls appeared in its future location. At the beginning of the XIX century a Russian military fortress was laid there, and in 1838 a settlement appeared there. In 1921, Nalchik received city status and soon became the capital of the Kabardino-Balkarian autonomy. The Great Patriotic City was occupied from October 28, 1942 to January 3, 1943 and significantly destroyed. After the war, Nalchik became a prominent industrial center, and in the 1960s, Nalchik began to develop as a balneological and mountain climatic resort.
Climate
Nalchik has a hot-summer humid continental climate with hot summers and no dry season. The warm season lasts from late May to mid-September and the cold season from December to March. Most forms of precipitation are light rain and thunderstorms, as well as, light snow and moderate snow. Wind speeds are typically calm to a light breeze through the year.
Chegem Canyon
The view that you have in a gorge can be an overwhelming experience, and the tours to the Chegem Canyon will leave you that feeling, it is a magical place. Since 2010, the Chegem Gorge has hosted official paragliding competitions. In 2015, the Russian Open Paragliding Championship was held in the discipline of "precision landing", and Jeepara (paragliding combined with jeep-trial) competitions were held.
Nalchik Park
This park is one of the largest in Europe. It is a true lung of the city where we can find lakes, an amusement park, restaurants, places to have barbecues, even a cable car. There are many walks surrounded by trees in excellent condition. A haven of peace where you can enjoy nature.
Tsey Alpine Resort
The exceptional natural conditions of Tsey Alpine Resort make it, together with the Mukhtarov (Sunnitskaya) Mosque, one of the most popular mountain attractions in the region. Being the Tsey Alpine the main excursion between locals and visitors of the city of Vladikavkaz. Through the tours in this attraction you will be able to observe majestic snow-capped peaks, silver waterfalls and glaciers, snow fields, coniferous forests and alpine meadows that give this attraction a precious place in Russian tourism, with hiking, skiing and climbing routes.
Complex Panorama
Located in Slănic-Moldova, COMPLEX PANORAMIC features a tennis court and terrace. The property has a restaurant, a bar, an indoor pool and a spa center. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and room service.
Old Baku
This restaurant is located in the huge Nalchik Park, on Lermontova Street. It is an Azerbaijani food restaurant.
Ratatuy
It is recommended to order the Russian cuisine of this cafe. Based on the opinions of the customers, the waiters serve you here some well-valued empanadas and a recommended vegetable ratatouille. Ratatuy could be recommended only for its delicate millefeuille cake and its unique petisús. To make your food even better, try a coffee, which they assure is delicious.
The warm atmosphere of this place allows its visitors to relax after a hard day's work. This place is highly recommended for its admirable staff. According to the criteria of the users, their prices are affordable.
