This city is very popular. This is due to the fact that in 1836 he was visited by the great Russian poet M. Yu. Lermontov, who was fascinated by the work "Ashug Garib" by Lezgi Ahmed, a local ashug. It was on his motives that the literary work "Ashik-Kerib" was written by the poet. Since then, the doors of the Lermontov House Museum, which is one of the main attractions of the city, have been opened for visitors in Qusar.
The article provides more detailed information about the city of Qusar in Azerbaijan.
General information about Kusar (Gusar) region
The area is located on the northeastern slope of the Main Caucasian Range. Most of its territory is represented by mountains, among which the peaks of Erydag, Shah-Dag and Bazardyuzyu stand out. This region occupies the north-eastern territory of the republic, being a kind of gateway to Azerbaijan. In ancient times, this territory occupied an advantageous position. This isthe place was a junction of the most important trade routes.
The area is located far from the waterways: the nearest seas are the Black (distance to it 550 km) and the Caspian (15 km). The area is equal to 1542 square kilometers and is 1.7% of the area of the entire republic. It ranks 14th in size among all regions of the republic. The length from west to east is 84 kilometers, from north to south - 35 km.
Location of the city and climate features
The city of Qusar (Azerbaijan), which is the administrative center of the Qusar region, is located in the north of the country. This place is a foothill region of the Greater Caucasus (Mount Shahdag), where Kusarchay, a mountain river, flows. Close to the border with Russia.
The nearest railway station Khudat is located 35 km from the city (in the south-west direction), and the capital of the republic - the city of Baku is located 180 km away.
Climatic conditions in the Qusar region in Azerbaijan are quite contrasting. Even during the day, the air temperature can vary by 15 degrees or more. For example, in summer, after the heat, many days of rain can begin, and in winter, after thaws, frosts of up to -20 degrees or more can set in.
These places are mainly affected by the subtropical climate. Only the northern part of the region is under the influence of a temperate climate. Due to the fact that this area is located close to the mountains and at a fairly high altitude above sea level, the summer here is not very hot, and the winterfrosty.
Note: Qusar index (Azerbaijan) − AZ 3800.
Some historical facts
The city of Qusar in the Republic of Azerbaijan has its own interesting history. As noted above, this place is popular and is associated with the name of Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov. Here the poet met with Haji-Ali Efendi, the famous scientist-philosopher.
In front of the entrance to the Lermontov Museum there is a memorial plaque with immortal lines from one of the works of the great poet.
From 1822 to 1840 Kusary was the capital of Dagestan. Since 1938, the village of Qusar began to be called a city.
Population change
In 1916 (according to the "Caucasian calendar") in the tract called Kusary there were 1203 people. The main population was represented by Russians. By 1926 there were 120 Mountain Jews here. According to the 1939 census, their number was 241 people.
According to the census held in 1936 in the city of Qusar, the population was 3400 people. In 1959, the number of inhabitants reached 7366 people, in 1979 - 12225 people, and by 1989 the population increased to 14230 people.
Nationalities
Basically, the population of the city of Qusar in Azerbaijan is represented by ethnic Lezgins - a proud people who have lived in the Caucasus Mountains for centuries and have a rich heritage.
Lezgins have their own language, and they also communicate well inAzerbaijani and Russian. This is due to the fact that the city, firstly, is located on the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and secondly, it has a border with Russia.
This nation has its own unique cuisine, different from Azerbaijani. Their dance, the lezginka, is also famous.
Nature
The surroundings of the city of Qusar (Azerbaijan) and the entire region are rich in flora. Forest covers 20% of the territory. Beech, oak, hornbeam and other species of trees grow here. In the forests, you can find such plants as wild rose, medlar, hawthorn, sumac, dogwood, cranberries, blueberries and many medicinal plants. Near the village of Urva stretches "Alistan Baba" - a forest with beech trees, which is under protection. Its area is 7 hectares.
The fauna is represented by wolves, bears, mountain goats, wild boars. Of the birds, owls and falcons live here.
Attractions
Kusary (Azerbaijan) and Kusar region has the following interesting sights:
- Nariman Narimanov Park.
- Founded in 1982, the Museum of Local Lore, which houses about 3,000 exhibits.
- M. Yu. Lermontov House-Museum.
- Ancient ruins in Anigh village from the 13th century.
- Mausoleum of Sheikh Junayd, located near the village of Hazra.
- Ancient mosques built many centuries ago and preserved in some villages.
In conclusion about tourism in Gusar
On the territory of Qusar (Gusar) is locatedwonderful ski resort Shahdag. Eco-tourism also flourishes in these places. Today there are three directions of routes:
- Hussar − Laza. This is an excursion to the historical village of Əniq (viewing historical monuments and getting acquainted with samples of folk art).
- Hussar − Sudur. Visit to the Mausoleum of Sheikh Junayd in the village of Hazra (familiarization with examples of folk art, customs and traditions of the local population) and the village of Sudur (75 km from Gusar), located at an altitude of 1800 meters on the slopes of Mount Shahdag.
- Hussar − Gazanbulag. Excursion, including a visit to the beech forest "Alistan Baba".
