The Argun (Russian: Аргу́н, Chechen: Орга, Orga, [1] Georgian: არღუნი, arghuni), also known as Chantiy-Argun, cognate with one of the biggest Chechen teips Chantiy, is a river in the Caucasus. It flows through the northern Caucasus, Georgia, and the Chechen Republic of Russia.

Jan 5, 2000 · The Battle for Height 776, part of the larger Battle of Ulus-Kert, was an engagement in the Second Chechen War that took place during fighting for control of the Argun River gorge in the highland Shatoysky District of central Chechnya, between the …

The land of ancient watchtowers and incredible untouched nature — all this picturesque Argun gorge. It is here today erected a state of the art ski resort Veduchi and here is the visiting card of Chechnya – the famous Ushkaloy Twin Towers.

Aug 11, 2023 · Argun Gorge, one of the largest canyons in the Caucasus in terms of length, is a striking natural and historical attraction of Chechnya. Situated in the ancient land of the Nakh, this strategic artery linking Eastern Europe with the Transcaucasus has for centuries been renowned for its impregnability and delighted travelers with its wild beauty.

Nov 14, 2012 · Argun gorge is one of the largest in the Caucasus. It was formed due to the Argun River, which flows through the Main Caucasian Mountain Range. The gorge is notorious for its inaccessibility, which was confirmed during numerous armed conflicts in the Caucasus.

One hundred years ago the Argun Gorge was called the Gorge of Towers. Two military towers stood at the entrance to the Gorge, and many hundreds more stood along its perimeter, right up to the Georgian border.

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The Battle for Height 776, part of the larger Battle of Ulus-Kert, was an engagement in the Second Chechen War that took place during fighting for control of the Argun River gorge in the highland Shatoysky District of central Chechnya, between the villages of Ulus-Kert and Selmentauzen.

Mar 1, 2000 · The Battle for Height 776, part of the larger Battle of Ulus-Kert, was an engagement in the Second Chechen War that took place during fighting for control of the Argun River gorge in the highland Shatoysky District of central Chechnya, between the …

Nov 17, 2020 · -Argun Gorge – The Argun Gorge is home to multiple of Chechnya’s beautiful mountain attractions, including the Ushkaloi Towers, Nikaroi Waterfalls, and Veduchi Ski Resort.