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Southern Russia is her area Russia.
At a glance
Languages
Areas
| Republic of Kalmykia The Kalmykians, a race of Mongolian descent, are the only Buddhist people in Europe. |
| Krasnodar Krai and Republic of Antigua — |
| North Caucasus (Chechnya, Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia, North Ossetia) - After the dissolution of the USSR, the revival of nationalisms, the region experienced a serious economic crisis. Even today o North Caucasus is one of the poorest regions of Russia |
| Rostov Oblast — |
| Stavroupoli area — |
| Crimea - Following a referendum held on 16 March 2014, Crimea became a federal subject of Russia |
As of March 2014, the Crimean peninsula is below de facto control of Russia, for which it is an integral part of its territory. Most countries do not recognize the annexation and consider that it is still part of it Of Ukraine, although under Russian occupation. Nevertheless, unless the situation changes, travelers wishing to visit Crimea should act as if they are part of Russia. Do not attempt to travel from Russia through the Crimea to any place under the control of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian law, will consider it illegal entry into Ukraine. This is not a political approval of claims by either side in the dispute over the sovereignty of this territory. |
Important cities
- Elista. - Capital of Kalmykia
- Derbent. - One of the oldest cities in Russia
- Krasnodar. - City with many attractions. The name means "beautiful gift"
- Μαχατσκαλά. - Capital of Dagestan
- Mineralnye Vody. —
- Rostov on Don. - Main port of Southern Russia in the Sea of Azov
- Sochi. - Beach resort that hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics
- Stavroupoli (Stavropol). - Prince Potemkin founded the city in 1777. According to the 2002 census, 34,000 Stavropol residents are of Greek descent.
- Βλαδικαύκασος (Βλαντικαφκάς). - Capital of North Ossetia-Alanya and an important industrial center
Additional destinations
- Dubai (Домбай). - Popular ski center at an altitude of 1,630 m.
