Category: Chechnya

The medieval necropolis of Dargavs in the foggy mountains of North Ossetia Alania in the North Caucasus of Russia

Your ultimate North Caucasus travel guide

Many people know about the South Caucasus and/or have visited Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan – But what about the North Caucasus ? If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for…

Grozny City microdistrict and the Akhmat Kadyrov mosque at night in Grozny, Chechnya

Visit Grozny, the Dubai of the North Caucasus

Explore the little known city of Grozny, Chechnya with my 2024 tourist guide. Learn about the unique Chechen culture, taste local cuisine, meet the hospitable locals …

Kezenoy-Am lake in Chechnya in the summer surrounded by green mountains

The 7 best places to visit in Chechnya

Chechnya is one of the most fascinating region I have visited in Russia, it is such a unique place you won’t regret the journey there ! With its splendid nature…

Lower body of an armed russian soldier at a military post in the mountains of Ingushetia in the North Caucasus

Border zone permit

After your challenging visa application, here’s the second round of pain in the neck Russian bureaucracy : the border zone permit ! I’m explaning you here all the details to…

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Chechnya : 9 things you should know before travelling there (for solo female tourist)

Chechnya isn’t really a destination that will cross your mind when thinking of “safe places to visit for solo female tourist”. Yet, I’d recommend Chechnya to my female friends looking…

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A travel guide to Chechnya

The infamous Republic of Chechnya (Чечня or Чеченская Республика in Russian) is surely the most popular of all the republics of the North Caucasus because of its two wars in…