Atazhukinsky garden

The Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria is one of the most beautiful places of North Caucasus region with its beautiful nature, fertile climatic characteristics and unique cultural monuments. The capital of the KBR –Nalchiklocated at the banks of the eponymous river flowing at the foot of the Caucasian ridge, is the center of culture, economy, science and resort sphere in the Republic. The Foundation of the city is in the middle of the XVIII century, and next century the town gained the status of an important strategic center, where was built a fortress guarding the Caucasian frontier. The most important period in the development of the city is the beginning of the twentieth century, when in Nalchik, rich in natural healing springs of mineral water, founded the largest Spa resort. Modern Nalchik continues its existence as an important administrative and economic center of the North Caucasus, and also as a specially protected conservation area and the resort of Federal significance. Centuries-old history and large variety of nationalities living in the city, with their multi-faceted culture and tradition intertwined in this city in a wonderful pattern, creating a special flavor and atmosphere. All the diverse culture of the North Caucasus was reflected in a huge number of museums and cultural institutions in Nalchik. The city has the state Museum of the CBD, the Museum of fine arts, national Museum of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic, the Museum-memorial to victims of deportation, Literary Museum, and numerous houses-museums of famous public figures, writers and artists. It should be noted the special features in public life Nalchik to different types of art. An important place in the city is the theater and dance. In Nalchik is several state drama theatres, musical and puppet theatres. Also, the city carried out the activities of the state Academic ensemble "Kabardinka", folklorno-ethnographic ensemble of dance "Balkaria and the State ensemble "Song and dance of Tersky Cossacks", disrupting the sold out worldwide. Also located in the city state Philharmonic where you can listen to Symphony orchestra performances and chamber music ensemble. Despite the relative youth of Nalchik – the first colonization of these lands was made before our era. This is evidenced by archaeological excavations, in which were found the Burial ground of Nalchik, Dolinsk settlement Agubekovskaya Parking, Dating from the beginning of the third – second Millennium BC, Pearl city ensemble is the Park "Atazhukinsky garden", fades into a City Park. In the parks of the old princely garden has a huge variety of types and tree species. Here are created excellent artificial lake, a zoo, playgrounds for children. And in the place where the garden intersects with City Park, there are beautiful architectural buildings – "Green theatre" and the Palace of celebrations "Elbrus".