Karabudakhkent district - decoration of Dagestan

In the east of Dagestan at 1460 square meters. Km stretches Karabudakhkent district. On its territory is the North Caucasus Railway, as well as the federal highway "Caucasus". In addition, there are roads "Karabudakhkent-Dzhengutai" and "Manas-Serkogal". The administrative center of this region is the village of Karabudakhkent. The natural conditions are moderately continental. The population of the Karabudakhkent region is 75 440 people. And on the basis of nationality, it is divided as follows: Kumyk - 65%, Darginians - 33%, others - 2%. In addition, the Karabudakhkent region has a beach strip about the Caspian Sea with a length of 46 kilometers, on its territory are rivers, springs, and lakes.

Beach holidays

The central village is called Karabudakhkent. It is located in a valley surrounded by mountains. In this territory there were settlements 4,000 years ago. The village was so beautiful that it was awarded a comparison with paradise. And this is not surprising, because beautiful gardens, consisting of fruit trees, surrounded the settlement until the 60-ies of the XX century. Fruits were delivered to the government table in St. Petersburg. Now the village is the largest in Dagestan. Not everyone knows that it is the Karabudakhkent district that is a recreational area. But it really is. On the coast of the Caspian Sea in this place there are numerous recreation centers, two recreation camps for children, several sanatoriums, for example "Caspian", "Letset". And the quality of health procedures in them is no worse than in similar institutions on the Black Sea. The Karabudakhkent district offers mineral water under the same name as the recreation complex "Letset".

Useful for everyone

The source with spring water Bekenesis provides water to 30% of local residents. It is considered one of the largest in Europe. The name of the source translates as "ring", because it is surrounded by mountains, and at the exit Beckenesis forms a lake. It is very ancient, formed about 70 million years ago. Its temperature is constant - 15.2 ° C, and per day it is capable of producing 40 tons of water. Villages of the Karabudakhkent district, offering children's health-improving rest, are Ullubievo, Manaskent, Zelenomorsk. The landscaped sandy beaches are perfect for a family holiday. Particularly useful are sunbathing, which take in the morning.

Interesting caves

But the Karabudakhkent district is known not only for sea rest. On its territory are historical and cultural monuments. Some of them have federal or republican significance. On the left bank of the Manas-zen river are the Karabudakhkent caves. Of interest are three of them, the largest. The first has a length of 125 meters, the second - 100 meters, the third is even smaller. The largest of them consists of eight grottoes, which are interconnected by narrow aisles. The latter is decorated with multicolored stalactites. All three are of historical interest, because in all were found the bones of animals. Zoologists also visit these caves, because there are huge colonies of bats that need to be studied. Historians are attracted to rock paintings, physicians - the accumulation of mummies, a useful tool that nature forms in the mountains. This substance is used to treat a variety of diseases. Its action is due to a large content of biologically active substances. These caves are not equipped for tourists. Therefore, only those who like extreme sports can visit them on their own. Not all locals will be able to indicate their whereabouts, so first they will have to be found.

The Museum of the Hero

The well-known fighter for Soviet power in Dagestan Ullubiy Buinaksky died early. He was only 28 years old. But his activity has not been forgotten so far. Residents of Ullubiyahul, located in the territory of the Karabudakhkent district, built a two-story museum for their money and installed a monument to the full growth of the revolutionary. The exposition here is extensive and includes personal items, items related to its activities. Especially interesting are Ulluibia's letters to Tatu Bulach. The entrance to the museum is free, excursions are organized, the themes of which are the hero's life, the civil war and the history of the village.

The echo of antiquity

Other places of interest are, for example, Gurzhiurt - the ruins of an ancient settlement dating back to the V-VIII c. N. E. Located near the village of Sutai-Kutan. Or the remains of a city dating back to the early Middle Ages. It is considered the largest settlement, based on the size of its territory near the village of Karabudakhkent. A powerful system of fortifications defended this city from attacks by enemies. Varachan, according to historians, is a big beautiful city, the capital of the Hunnic kingdom. It existed from the II to VIII century. N. E.

Photo of the Karabudakhkent district tells how beautiful the nature of this place. Narrated about life, culture, history of this place from ancient times to our days.