Elbrus is a stratovolcano located on the border of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia in Russia. The name may derive from the Iranian Elbruz, which means 'tall mountain'. In Russian, Elbrus is...
Aragvi Eristavs palace
The Duchy of Aragvi was a feudal state located in the upper reaches of the Aragvi River. The state existed from the XIV to the XVIII centuries. The domains of...
Queen Tamara tower
Queen Tamara Tower is located in the Daryal Gorge, on the bank of the Terek River. According to Strabo, the first fortifications were constructed here in the I century BC....
Balta outpost
Balta is a settlement located on the Georgian Military road, 10 kilometres to the south of Vladikavkaz. It stands on the left bank of the Terek River. The name "Balta"...
George bridge across Kara-Kuysu
George Bridge was located on the Kara-Koisu river in Dagestan. Originally built with wood, the bridge was called Saltynsky Bridge (named for a nearby hamlet, Salta). In 1867 it was...
Tbilisi. Veriyskiy ascent
The Vera Descent appeared in 1882 during the construction of the Vera Bridge. Vera Descent led from Golovin Avenue (the city’s main street, now Rustaveli Avenue) to the crossing over...