In the village of Tumsoy, a round table was held on the topic: "Archaeological and architectural monuments of the Middle Ages of the Shatoi district." The event was organized by GBU “Argun State Historical, Architectural and Natural Museum-Reserve” together with the Board of the Association of Patriotic Forces of Russia within the framework of the Year of History, Historical Monuments, Architecture and Cultural Heritage of the Chechen People, announced by decree of the Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov. The round table brought together figures in the field of culture, history and the media. The purpose of the event is to promote the cultural heritage of the Chechen people.

As we know, Chechen tower architecture is a unique phenomenon in world culture. It has roots so deep in history that scientists still scratch their heads. And because we have that value, and it's also publicly available, we have a responsibility to preserve it. We also need to make sure that the younger generation knows their roots and teach them to protect this heritage, said Ramzan Bakanaev, Senior Researcher of the Department of Archaeology and Architecture of the Argun Museum-Reserve.

During the meeting, the prospects for archaeological work in the Shatoi district were discussed. As a result, it was decided in the near future to begin work on the identification and preservation of unique objects of the Shatoi district, including archaeological research and work.

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The exhibition “Monuments of Medieval Architecture of Chechnya” organized by the staff of the State Budgetary Institution “Argun Museum-Reserve” together with the Union of Women of Russia was dedicated to the Year of History, Historical Monuments, Architecture and Cultural Heritage of the Chechen People, announced by the Decree of the Head of the Chechen Republic R.A. Kadyrov.

Speakers were Assistant to the Head of the Chechen Republic, Chairman of the Council under the Head of the Chechen Republic for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights Timur Aliyev and Senior Researcher of the Department of Archaeology and Architecture of the Museum-Reserve Ramzan Bakanaev.

The purpose of the event is to popularize the history and culture of the Chechen people and develop moral and patriotic qualities among young people.

At the National Library of the Chechen Republic named after A. A. Aydamirov and with its active assistance, a lecture was held by senior researcher of the Department of Archaeology and Architecture of the Argun Museum-Reserve - Ramzan Bakanaev and Candidate of Historical Sciences, member of the Knowledge Society Ksenia Dianova.

The second part of the lecture was devoted to the history and culture of the Chechen people, as well as a comparative analysis with the Karelian culture.

In the Integrated Research Institute named after H.I. Ibragimov of the Russian Academy of Sciences, a round table was held, in which at the invitation of the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of the Chechen Republic, the director of the GBU "Argun Museum-Reserve" S-A. Gorchkhanov took part. The report “Regulations of Formation of Historical and Cultural Monuments of Tower Type” was made by the Director of the KNII RAS, Doctor of Sciences, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Academician of the MANEB Dena Karim-Sultanovich Batayev. The attendees were acquainted with the technologies and materials for the repair, restoration and restoration of cultural heritage objects developed in the KNII named after Kh.I. Ibragimov RAS.

Methodical and methodological schemes of organization of works, organizational and technological methods of production of repair and restoration works and regularities of forming of monuments of history and culture of tower type were given.

Employee of the GBU "Argun Museum-Reserve" Said-Amin Amagov conducted lighting of the first and second battle towers on the territory of the complex of buildings of the town of the dead "Tsoi-Pede".

Another practical work with students of the 2nd year of the Chechen State Pedagogical University was held.

Employees of the GBU “Argun Museum-Reserve” in detail revealed to students the topic “Recreation and sports and health tourism”. The practice was organized and carried out in accordance with a specially developed program.

The final work showed a significant improvement in the results of students, as well as the effective assimilation of theoretical material.

Senior Researcher of the Department of Archaeology and Architecture of the Argun Museum-Reserve Ramzan Bakanaev conducted a sightseeing tour of the Sharoi Historical and Architectural Complex, telling the group members in detail about the history of the object and the area.

A trip was organized by the GBU “Argun Museum-Reserve”.

Ramzan Bakanaev, Senior Researcher of the Department of Archaeology and Architecture of the institution, headed the group, visited the Nikaroi and Motzaroi historical and architectural complexes as part of the monthly excursion plan.

According to the results of the trip, as the group members themselves note, the day was extremely fruitful, and the objects themselves did not leave anyone indifferent.

Argun State Historical, Architectural and Natural Museum-Reserve celebrates its 36th anniversary!

The museum-reserve has become a true guardian of the cultural and natural heritage of the region. These are not only objects filled with history, but also a strong team that is passionately working to preserve and popularize the heritage of the Chechen people.

An excursion to the Khoysky historical and architectural complex organized by the GBU "Argun Museum-Reserve" was held.

Having heard local legends and clearly seen the everyday objects of mountain Chechens, embodied in reality in the “City of Guardians”, the guests were pleasantly surprised. As they noted, Chechnya is definitely worth visiting next season.

Senior Researcher of the Department of Archaeology and Architecture of the Argun Museum-Reserve Ramzan Bakanaev conducted a sightseeing tour of the Shikaroi Historical and Architectural Complex.

The path to the historical and architectural complex of Shikaroy passed through the picturesque Argun Gorge.

As the participants of the trip noted, this complex is one of the most interesting objects of tower architecture for both tourists and locals, and it should be visited.

In the assembly hall of the Republican Center for Culture and Art, an event was held within the framework of monthly planned measures to prevent corruption on the topic: “Corruption crimes and responsibility”.

Employees of the GBU "Argun Museum-Reserve" took part in this event.

The purpose of the event: to form the present system

knowledge about the basics of the state anti-corruption policy of the Russian Federation, the history of its formation and development trends, as well as skills to identify corruption and determine priority areas for combating corruption in the Russian Federation. Corruption is a serious threat to democracy and human rights that undermines the rule of law and the moral fabric of society.

The conversation was conducted by the engineer for labor protection of the ensemble "Bashlam" Musostov Ruslan. The event was attended by employees of institutions subordinated to the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic in the amount of 33 people.

Senior Researcher of the Argun Museum-Reserve of the Department of Archaeology and Architecture Ramzan Bakanaev conducted a comprehensive tour for dear guests!

The first stop took place in the Shatoi district at the Shatoi Battle Tower.

Then the group moved to the Sharoi district and visited the Sharoi historical and architectural complex.

The guests were pleased with the trip and expressed their desire to visit the region next season.

The National Library of the Chechen Republic named after A. A. Aydamirov held an exhibition on the theme: “In the world of the Holy Quran”. More than 70 Qurans and Qur’anic texts dating from the late seventeenth century were presented.

They come from different parts of the world and most of them come from collections of private collectors.

Employees of the GBU “Argunsii Museum-Reserve” did not stay away and attended the event.

It should be noted that it is timed to the Year of History, Historical Monuments, Architecture and Cultural Heritage of the Chechen People, and is a tribute to the sacred texts of Islam.

The interregional urban protection forum WOOPIC was held, dedicated to topical issues of preservation of cultural heritage, development and support of public assistance institutions in this area, as well as the exchange of experience and interaction between the regional branches of the Society and other public organizations.

The forum was held in St. Petersburg from 20 to 22 November 2024 on the campus of the National Research University "Higher School of Economics" in the mansion of V.P. Kochubey in the city of Pushkin (Radishcheva St., 4) and as part of the exchange of professional experience, Tamirlan Soltagireyev, an employee of the GBU "Argun Museum-Reserve", visited the event.

The program of the Forum proposed to discuss issues of public-private partnership in the field of preservation of cultural heritage sites, including the program implemented by JSC DOM. On behalf of the President of the Russian Federation and other practices in the regions, the latest proposals for improving the legislation on the protection of monuments, issues of support and interaction of regional offices.

Part of the program is devoted to educational trainings for heads of regional offices.

From November 28 to December 1, 2024, the III exhibition “Restoration” was held in Moscow. Import substitution in restoration materials and technologies.”

The opening took place in the Circular depot of the Nikolaev railway. It is organized by the Russian Association of Restorers: https://rosrest.com/

The exhibition is an important event for professionals of the restoration industry.

Tamirlan Soltagireev, an employee of the GBU “Argun Museum-Reserve”, visited it to exchange professional experience with the organizers.

It also discussed and demonstrated domestic materials and methods of restoration, restoration of ancient technologies and new approaches to the preservation of cultural heritage sites in modern conditions.

The exhibition was interesting to a wide audience, including young people and children. The program has developed several key areas: an exposition, creative workshops, lecture hall and a platform for professional competitions among young restorers.

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In the House of Nationalities on Mokhovaya Street, an exhibition “Chechnya Towers – Stone Guards” was opened. Architectural heritage through the centuries”.

The author of the presented works is a senior researcher of the GBU “Argun Museum-Reserve – Tamirlan Soltagireev”.

The unique stone architecture of Chechnya is a vivid heritage of ancient material culture.

The exhibition includes a series of twenty-five graphic watercolor sketches of cultural heritage objects located on the territory of the Argun Museum-Reserve in the mountainous part of the Chechen Republic.

In 2015-2024 , works on restoration and adaptation for modern use were carried out at these facilities with the financial support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and on behalf of the head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov.

The exhibition in the House of Nationalities is held by KGIOP SPb with the support of the Committee on Interethnic Relations and the Implementation of Migration Policy in St. Petersburg and the Russian Association of Restorers.

You can visit the exhibition every Monday and Wednesday at 17:00 until January 31, 2025.

The day before, a tour of the Argun Gorge was held, it was organized by a senior researcher at the Department of Archaeology and Architecture Ramzan Bakanaev.

Participants visited such locations as: “Gateway to Argun Gorge”, Nihaloi Falls, Ushkaloi Towers, Phakoch Museum, and the final point was the recreation complex “Veduchi”.

The tour participants were very pleased with the trip.

In the GBU "Memorial complex of Glory named after A. A. Kadyrov" an event was organized by the RGS (Russian Geographical Society) in the framework of the project "Heritage of the People".

The organizers note that the project is implemented with state support - a grant of the Head of the Republic for non-profit organizations in 2024 and with the assistance of the Department for Cooperation with Religious and Public Organizations of the Administration of the Head and Government of the Chechen Republic, and is aimed at preserving the historical memory of the Chechen people through lectures and direct communication.

This event was held in the format of a lecture with the participation of invited specialists, one of them was a senior researcher of the Department of Archaeology and Architecture of the GBU "Argun Museum-Reserve" Bakanaev R.S. As noted by the participants, the meeting was extremely fruitful and interesting.

Grozny hosted a round table on the theme: “Current Issues of Preservation and Development of Historical and Cultural Heritage in the Chechen Republic”, organized by the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Chechen Republic.

The event was attended by R.S. Bakanaev, a senior researcher of the Archeology and Architecture Department of the Argun Museum-Reserve, as an invited speaker.

As part of the exchange of experience, he made a presentation on “The Current State, Problems and Prospects of Preserving and Developing the Historical and Cultural Heritage of the Chechen People”.

The organizers noted the current relevance of the topic.