Jeyrakh
Jeyrakh

Welcome to the official community of Jeyrakh district of the Republic of Ingushetia. Located in the southern mountainous part of Ingushetia, the Jeyrakh district occupies the central part of the Caucasus Mountains. This is the birthplace of the Ingush people, the place from which they settled throughout the modern republic. The area is full of architectural monuments, tower complexes and sanctuaries. The largest of them are the Erzi tower complex, the ancient Christian temple of Thaba-Yerdy, etc. Being one of the most ecologically clean places on the planet, the Jeyrakh district is known for its reserves created to preserve the unique mountain ecosystem. The Jeyrakh-Assin Museum-Reserve includes more than 1000 monuments of nature, history and culture. In the protected areas of the area lives many species of animals, plants and birds. The highest peaks of Ingushetia, such as Mount Shan (4500 m) and Mount Stolovaya Met-Lam (2993 m), are located in this area. This area is called the “second Switzerland” for its picturesque mountain landscapes. It attracts tourists and athletes. Jeyrakh district is rich not only with impressive monuments of history and nature. There are health centers aimed at the treatment of the respiratory system, cardiovascular and nervous system. The climate of the area is very favorable for improving the condition of the body and rehabilitation after diseases.

An exhibition opened at the Dzheyrakh Community Center, the result of a week-long plein air project involving 30 artists—professional painters, architects, and amateurs.

The group has been traveling to picturesque places in Russia and around the world for 15 years. This time, the artists chose mountainous Ingushetia. For a week, they worked outdoors, painting towers, gorges, and landscapes of the Dzheyrakh region.

The group included members of creative unions of artists and architects of Russia, as well as amateurs: doctors, teachers, lawyers, and architects. Each artist has their own style: watercolor, graphic art, and pencil. But they all shared one thing: mountainous Ingushetia became a source of inspiration. They worked at different times of day and in different weather conditions, each time discovering new colors and images.

The final event was a concert in the assembly hall of the Dzheyrakh Community Center. Local artists performed a traditional dance for the guests, wearing a kurkhars headdress, and the Ingush song "Lorsa Lida." The artists themselves also took to the stage, creating a lively cultural exchange.

The Ingushetia Ministry of Culture and Tourism provided support to the group, arranging a meeting, accommodation, and assistance for the participants throughout the trip.

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