A grand opening ceremony for three restored structures—one military tower and two residential towers—that are part of the Khaibakh Historical and Architectural Complex took place at the Chechen Museum-Reserve in the Urus-Martan District.

The opening was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the birth of Akhmat-Khadji Kadyrov, the first President of the Chechen Republic.

The ceremony was attended by I.M.-Kh. Ibragimov, Minister of Culture of the Chechen Republic; R.V. Milkiev, Deputy Minister of Culture of the Chechen Republic; Kh.K. Yakhyaev, Director of the Chechen Museum-Reserve; Sh.A. Kutsaev, Head of the Urus-Martan District Administration; V.S. Batsilov, Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Urus-Martan District; and representatives of the public and cultural sector.

Staff from the Chechen Museum-Reserve held a cleanup day at the Khaibakh Historical and Architectural Complex. During the event, the surrounding area was cleaned: household trash was collected, the grass was mown, and public spaces were tidied up.

Such events contribute to the preservation of historical and cultural heritage, maintaining the cleanliness and well-being of museum facilities. Museum-Reserve staff regularly participate in environmental campaigns, focusing on preserving historical and architectural monuments for future generations.

ATV tourists from St. Petersburg visited the Sharoi Museum-Reserve.

The Sharoi Museum-Reserve has once again become a magnet for active recreation and educational tourism enthusiasts. A group of ATV tourists from St. Petersburg recently visited the museum-reserve while touring the region's picturesque corners.

The guests learned about Sharoi's rich historical and cultural heritage, viewing unique architectural monuments, ancient tower complexes, and natural landmarks within the reserve. The tour allowed them to learn more about the region's history, local traditions, and the unique features of mountain culture.

The tourists praised the beauty of the surrounding landscapes, the hospitality of the locals, and the keen interest in cultural heritage sites. Their visit to the Sharoi Museum-Reserve was one of the highlights of their trip.

The museum-reserve staff thanks the guests for their visit and wishes them further exciting journeys, new discoveries, and safe travels. The Sharoi Museum-Reserve is always happy to welcome travelers discovering the history and beauty of our region.

S. A. Amagov, an employee of the State Budgetary Institution "Chechen Museum-Reserve," conducted a cleanup day on the territory of the cultural heritage site Dere 1 Pkhakoch in the Itum-Kali District.

Employees of the State Budgetary Institution "Chechen Museum-Reserve" held a cleanup day in the designated area near the office, removing trash, mowing the grass, and sweeping the children's playground and roads.

The Chechen Museum-Reserve's working group is on another trip, this time to Cheberloy.

The purpose of the trip was to survey the former villages of Ikhara and Makazhoy. As a result of this work, the list of identified cultural heritage sites has been expanded by 12 more.

A group of water instructors from various regions of Russia visited the Sharoi Historical and Architectural Museum.

The guests learned about the history and cultural heritage of the Sharoi District and viewed the museum's exhibits and architectural monuments located within its grounds. They were particularly interested in the traditions of the mountain peoples, as well as the unique historical artifacts on display in the museum's collection.

The visit took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, leaving the guests with vivid impressions and a desire to return to this picturesque corner of the Caucasus.

Tourists from Moscow visited the Sharoi Historical and Architectural Museum. They remarked on the beautiful mountain scenery, the tower complex, and the region's rich cultural heritage.

The director of the State Budgetary Institution "Chechen Museum-Reserve" and his staff traveled to the Yorda-Anshka hamlet in the Galanchozh District to conduct maintenance work on a residential tower and crypt, as well as photograph and video recording the condition of the structure, which bears the characteristics of a cultural heritage site.

On April 22-23, 2026, the All-Russian scientific and practical conference "Problems and Prospects of Tourism Development: Regional Aspects" was held at the Faculty of Geography and Geoecology of the A.A. Kadyrov Chechen State University.

One of the conference speakers was R.S. Bakanaev, a senior researcher at the Chechen State Museum-Reserve. In his report "The Chechen State Museum-Reserve in the Regional Tourism System," he presented the museum-reserve's key activities.

Particular attention was paid to the preservation and sustainable use of the republic's cultural and natural heritage sites, as well as the museum-reserve's role in the development of regional domestic and inbound tourism.

A working group from the Chechen Historical, Architectural, and Natural Museum Reserve conducted its first expedition after the reserve's renaming to the territory of the Galai community.

The study focused on the former village of Mindar-Yukhkhe and its surroundings. The result: seven more cultural heritage sites were discovered.

Expert report.

Kezenoy historical and architectural complex "Aldam-Gezi." 12th-19th centuries. Vedensky District, formerly the village of Kazenoy.

In the mountains of Chechnya, not far from the high-altitude lake Kezenoy-Am, lies the ancient complex "Aldam-Gezi." It stretches along a mountainside and includes the ruins of a citadel, a residential tower (Daud's Tower), and a mosque.

All that formed the basis of a medieval mountain settlement. The stone walls and remains of buildings blend beautifully into the mountainous terrain.

Today, the complex is partially destroyed, but even in its current state, it leaves a powerful impression and allows one to imagine how life here flourished many centuries ago.

The museum-reserve has officially received a new name.

Previously, it was called the Argun State Historical, Architectural, and Natural Museum-Reserve.

It is now known as the Chechen State Historical, Architectural, and Natural Museum-Reserve.

This renaming is confirmed by an official decree of the Government of the Chechen Republic.

An emergency meeting was held at the museum-reserve office to discuss plans for field trips, identifying cultural heritage sites for the near future, and to make some comments to specific departments.

Deputy Director of the State Budgetary Institution "Argun Museum-Reserve" Kh. Kh. Sersultanov took part in a meeting of the interdepartmental border commission of the Chechen Republic.

The Argun Museum-Reserve working group conducted another field visit to the Khildekharoyskoye rural settlement in the Itum-Kala District. Two cultural heritage sites were identified and maintenance work was carried out. This year, 22 cultural heritage sites have already been identified.

Expert report.

Battle Tower No. 2, Itum-Kali District, 13th-16th centuries.

The Bugaroy battle tower is located on a mountain slope, on the eastern outskirts of the village of Bugaroy, along the Zumsoy-akhk River.

It once served as a watchtower and signal tower, providing visual communication with neighboring villages and monitoring the valley.

Today, the tower is partially destroyed; only the northwestern corner of the stonework remains.

Despite this, the structure blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape and remains an interesting attraction for tourists, history buffs, and hikers.

В Министерстве Чеченской Республики по делам молодёжи при активном содействии ГБУ «Аргунский музей-заповедник» состоялась лекция Ксении Диановой на тему: «Культурный код в современном мире».

Наибольший акцент в лекции был сделан на работе с культурным кодом в творчестве современных дизайнеров - на примере тех брендов, которые стремятся переосмыслять традиционных чеченский костюм.

За организацию лекции Ксения была отмечена благодарственным письмом Молодежного центра

Чеченской Республики.

Argun Museum Reserve staff visited the Bovloi Gorge and carried out maintenance work at four cultural heritage sites.

The director of the Argun Museum-Reserve, along with staff from the departments for popularization and use of cultural heritage sites and for monitoring and ensuring the preservation of cultural heritage sites, identified nine new objects with characteristics of cultural heritage sites in the Itum-Kali district of the Terloysky rural settlement.

On January 20, a seminar on “Chechen Tower Architecture” was held at the A.A. Aidamirov National Library of the Chechen Republic.

The seminar was conducted by R.S. Bakanayev, senior researcher at the Department of Archaeology and Architecture of the Argun State Historical, Architectural, and Natural Museum-Reserve. The event examined the history and characteristics of Chechen tower architecture, its cultural significance, and modern approaches to the preservation and restoration of tower complexes.

Specialists from cultural institutions took part in the seminar. The event became an important platform for professional exchange and discussion of issues related to the preservation of the architectural heritage of the Chechen Republic.