Argun Reserve
Argun Reserve

The Argun State Historical-Architectural and Natural Museum-Reserve is a reserve located in the southern part of the Chechen Republic on the territory of the Vedeno Reserve and covering the Itum-Kali and Sharoy districts in whole, as well as partially Achkhoy-Martan, Vedeno and Shatoy districts. It was established on June 2, 1988 by the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the RSFSR. The area is 233,800 hectares. We can safely say that the Argun Reserve is an open-air museum. It includes historical and natural monuments of the Argun Gorge. Of the natural monuments on the territory of the Argun Museum-Reserve, the most remarkable is the Sheki-Hyekh cave with sulfur springs, from which a hydrogen sulfide river flows. Of the cultural and historical sites, there are about 150 tower complexes of the early and late Middle Ages, religious buildings, military and residential towers, early Muslim burials, cyclopean structures and other historical monuments. Many objects of the museum-reserve are in ruined condition.

Today, Khizar Yakhyaev, director of the Argun Museum-Reserve, visited the recording studio of the Vainakh State Television and Radio Company as a guest of honor. Lom-Ali Zurushev, the host of the TV program “Actual Theme”, conducted a fascinating interview with him on the significant achievements and transformations that have taken place over the entire period of the museum-reserve's existence.

During the conversation Khizar Yakhyaev told how the museum became the center of cultural life of the region, attracting the attention of both locals and tourists. Numerous excursions to cultural heritage sites, research expeditions, as well as exhibitions, master classes and educational programs have become an important part of the institution's work. The director also noted that thanks to modern restoration and preservation of unique objects, the museum preserves historical memory and contributes to the development of national identity.

In addition, Khizar Yakhyaev shared plans for the future: creation of new exhibition spaces, introduction of digital technologies and development of cooperation with other museums. He emphasized the importance of preserving and popularizing cultural heritage for the younger generation. At the end of the interview, the director expressed his gratitude to all those who support the work of the museum and called on residents to take an active part in its life.

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