Sunzha district
Sunzha district

The Sunzha Administrative Region was established on September 30, 1931. Being one of the largest districts (1,613 sq km), it occupies the eastern and central parts of the Republic of Ingushetia. It borders in the northeast with the Chechen Republic and in the south with North Ossetia. The administrative center is the city of Sunzha, located 40 km from the republican center - Magas. The variety of relief and climate, as well as the favorable geographical location provide the district with excellent conditions for the development of industry and agriculture. On the territory there are 7 state unitary enterprises with a total arable area of 16,873 hectares, agricultural cooperatives, a horse farm. There are three rivers – Assa, Sunzha and Jerusalimka. The area is served by rail, air and road transport. Magas airport is also located here, the asphalt Baku-Rostov highway passes. The population of the district is 123,360 people.

The Sunzha District House of Culture hosted a colorful performance of the ancient Ingush rite of passage into manhood.

The central test for young men in this rite is answering difficult questions reflecting the life experience and moral values of the people.

Traditionally, the “initiation into manhood” was held in the fall after the harvest. Having successfully passed the tests, the young man was entitled to wear an Ingush hat and the national accessory - t1ekhkr. This symbolized his entry into adulthood and the opportunity to participate in public affairs.

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