The article is devoted to the description of the sights of the beautiful city of Grozny and the reviews of those people who have visited or live in this wonderful place.
Several historical facts
Modern Grozny is a large metropolis with a developed industry. Since 1992, the city has been the "heart" and capital of Chechnya. It is located on the slopes of the Sunzha Range of the North Caucasus, in the valley of the Sunzha River. The area of the Chechen capital is 305 square meters. km, the population of the city is 280 thousand people.
Culture in the city
Historical and cultural heritage of the Chechen people, ancient traditions and original folk art are reflected in the numerous museum compositions that Grozny is rich in. Attractions allow you to better understand and get to know this country and its proud people. Residents and guests of the city can visit the following museums:
- Chechen Museum of Fine Arts.
- The State Museum of A. Kadyrov.
- Local History Museum.
- National Museum of the Chechen Republic and others
In the capital of the North Caucasus are located:
- Chechen State Drama Theatre. Kh. Nuradilova.
- Grozny Russian Drama Theatre. M. Lermontova.
- Chechen State Theater for Young Spectators.
You can get a little closer to the cultural life of the Chechen people not only by visiting museums and theaters in Grozny. The attractions don't stop there. Such cultural institutions as concert halls, libraries, circus and others enjoy great popularity and love among local citizens and visitors.
Many famous poets, writers, composers, artists, public figures began their journey right here, in the very "heart" of Chechnya. Much attention is paid to the development of sports in the republic. Well-equipped sports schools and sports complexes contribute to this.
Sights of Grozny
Due to the military operations on the territory of Chechnya in the 90s, there are no ancient buildings, structures and historical sights here. The city at that time was almost completely destroyed. In a very short period of time, Grozny (city) arose from the ruins, like a “phoenix” bird. Sights of the present appeared along with new houses, wide streets, bright avenues, green parks, cozy squares, etc.
Grozny today, the mosque of A. Kadyrov
In the Chechen capital, which has risen from the ruins, there is something to see, where to spend your free time, while enjoying the local flavor, traditions, way of life, culture.
Let's considersome modern sights of Grozny with a description of the buildings, their purpose, etc. Let's start with the main building of the city, one might say, the visiting cards of Grozny - the mosque of A. Kadyrov (the first president of Chechnya), built in 2008. It is recognized as one of the most beautiful and majestic mosques in Russia and Europe. This magnificent building of Ottoman architecture is located on V. V. Putin in the middle of the park on the banks of the Sunzha River. The mosque is the largest in the world. It accommodates about 10 thousand believers. The minarets reach a height of 63 meters, the walls of the building are decorated with white marble and painted sayings from the Koran. The territory of the mosque is surrounded by several fountains and garden alleys. The "Heart of Chechnya" is part of the Islamic Center, which unites:
- Spiritual Board of Muslims.
- Kunta-Haji Russian Islamic University.
- Islamic library.
- Madrese.
The construction of the mosque combines oriental elements and modern European design. Reviews of people who have visited the city of Grozny are very sincere. The locals are very fond of their city and the president especially.
Church of Michael the Archangel
Undoubtedly, everyone who has ever visited Grozny knows the restored Church of the Archangel Michael. Attractions such as this temple further draw the attention of anyone who wants to visit this glorious city.
The only Orthodox church in the entire territory of the Chechen Republic was founded in 1892Terek Cossacks. This church was built with public donations from parishioners and is still in operation today. It was destroyed at the end of the last century, but its partial restoration began in 2004.
A. Chekhov Park
Although the full restoration of the capital is far away, but already now the “heart” of Chechnya, Grozny, is conquering with its beauty, the sights of which open the doors for their visitors, tourists and guests. The main remarkable place of the Chechen capital is the square named after A. Chekhov, a famous fair-haired writer. It is located on the left bank of the Sunzha River and occupies more than 6 hectares. The square was built in 1934 on the site of the fortress. This place attracts a lot of young people, because on its territory there are:
- Sadko pool.
- Library them. Chekhov.
- Cosmos Cinema.
Japanese Sophora (10 meters high) and Chinese Ash, which can reach a height of more than 27 meters, grow in this park.
Memorial to Fighters of Terrorism
The city, which was almost completely destroyed during the hostilities, lives and prospers, builds temples and mosques, restores monuments - the sights of Grozny. Chechnya does not forget its heroes and culture. The memorial to the fighters against terrorism is dedicated to the heroes. The inhabitants of the republic want to live and work in peace, without fear for their own lives and their children. In 2010, a monument of 38 stone blocks was erected on the square named after A. Kadyrov. On the rockscarved the names of policemen, clergy, the administration of the Republic, who died at the hands of terrorists who encroached on the freedom and independence of the Caucasus.
Walk of Fame
The fate of the Chechen people is closely connected with the Russian, only by uniting can you defeat any enemy. The Walk of Fame, which Grozny is also famous for (the sights of the Chechen capital do not end there) is the country's most grandiose memorial complex. It was erected on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War over world fascism in 2010.
The memorial is located in the center of Grozny, occupies a large area - 5 hectares. On the territory of the complex there is a museum of A. Kadyrov, which, in terms of rich interior decoration and beautiful architecture, can compete with well-known monuments. The main building of the memorial consists of several levels, at the bottom there is a museum dedicated to the first president of Chechnya. The second level is occupied by an art gallery with compositions about the Great Patriotic War. On the street side are portraits of the Heroes of the Soviet Union - immigrants from the Chechen Republic, who died for peace throughout the world. There are also thematic bas-reliefs with famous people and events, such as the "Defenders of the Brest Fortress", etc. On the fourth level there is an Eternal Flame, which with its flame recalls the events of those days. The equestrian monument to the hero of the Great Patriotic War Movlid Visaitov is located at the beginning of the alley leading to the memorial.
This memorial elevated the city of Grozny even more. Attractions,reviews of which only confirm the importance of the Chechen capital, speak for themselves: the Chechen people honor the memory of their heroes and all the wonderful people who live here.
Everyone should visit this heroic city, touch the history of the people and get to know their culture better in order to understand how people live in Chechnya and Grozny in particular.
