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Nalchik Arc De Triumph. The word "Nalchik" literally means "small horseshoe" in Kabardian (or Circassian, a Northwest Caucasian language) and Karachay-Balkar (a Turkic language). It is a diminutive of na'l, a common Middle Eastern word (Arabic, Persian, Turkish) for "horseshoe", possibly from the ancient Scythian, 'nalak" (horseshoe).
Also spelled: Nalčik. Nalchik, city and capital of Kabardino-Balkariya, southwestern Russia. The city lies along the Nalchik River where the latter leaves the Caucasian foothills. Founded as a Russian fortress in 1818, the town remained unimportant until after the October Revolution (1917). Now it is a popular holiday, climbing, and health ...
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Nalchik was occupied by Nazi Germany from 28 October 1942 to 3 January 1943. This was a short time compared to other areas like Poland and France , which were occupied for years. Unlike most other concentration camps, almost all of the inmates survived Nalchik, since it lasted just a few months.
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By plane
Nalchik Airport (IATA: NAL) is 3km northeast of the city. UTAir operates flights to/from Moscow and Saint Petersburgand Pobeda operates flights to/from Moscow. Mineralnye Vody Airport (IATA: MRV) is 105km north of the city and offers many more flight options.
By train
A train operates daily between Nalchik and Moscow (34 hours, RUB2,700), with stops at cities including Mineralnye Vody and Voronezh.
By bus
Buses operate regularly to/from cities in North Ossetia such as Vladikavkaz, as well as other cities including Stavropol, Mineralnye Vody, Grozny (5 hours), and Rostov-on-Don.
The city of Nalchik does not have that much to offer and is mostly used by tourists as a convenient base to explore the region and the North Caucasus. Lenin Prospect is the main street.
Central Park of Culture and Recreation includes many artificial lakes, an amusement park, and paddle-boat rental.
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Dzhamilya, Kanukoyeva 4, ☎ +7 928 076-88-86, [x]. RUB2,000.Grand Kavkaz Hotel, Tarchokova 2, ☎ +7 866 240-00-87, [x]. RUB4,000.Nart, Lermontova 2, ☎ +7 967 427-61-02, [x].Spa Hotel Sindika, Pirogova 1, ☎ +7 866 249-25-25, [x]. RUB2,500.Whereas the region in and around Nalchik was inhabited early on by Kabarda and Balkar population groups, it is only with the creation of a Russian fort in 1818 that the development of the present day city started. For nearly a century, Nalchik remained a backwater military garrison town.
The first Jewish presence in Nalchik refers to the beginning of the 19th century. In 1897 the local.
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Nov 9, 2023 · 1. Verhnyaya Balkariya Tourisr Complex. This area was stunning if you love history or culture, this area is the place to be, so much natural ancient beauty... 2. Nalchik Park. Definitely a highlight of Nalchik, especially for locals who place so much value on going for long walks w/ friends....
