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.

The Chechen Culture Week, held for the first time in the Republic of Karelia and organized by Ksenia Dianova with the support of PERLAMUTER Art Space, came to an end the day before.

This significant event was an important step in strengthening intercultural ties and exchange of experience between Russian regions. Ramzan Bakanaev, Senior Researcher of the Archeology and Architecture Department of the Argun Museum-Reserve, who traveled to Karelia on a business trip, played a special role in organizing the series of events.

From February 14-21, visitors were able to learn about the rich history and culture of both Chechnya and Karelia through lectures, exhibitions and master classes. Meetings with the local media were organized especially for the event, which helped to draw attention to the interconnections and peculiarities of both cultures. Participants could not only hear about famous traditions, but also participate in dialogues that promoted tolerance and understanding. The week came to an end, leaving vivid impressions with all the guests.

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