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Kabardino-Balkaria is a region in the Russian Caucasus bordering Karachay-Cherkessia to the west, Stavropol Krai to the north, North Ossetia to the east, and Georgia.

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• Nalchik — the capital and largest city, home to a large Soviet era health spa/sanatorium full of orchards, parks, and hot spring baths
• Baksan
• Prokhladny — second largest city
• Terek
• Tyrnyauz — this town is on the route to Mount Elbrus.

[edit] Other destinations

• Europe's three highest mountains, in order: Mount Elbrus, Mount Dykhtau, and Mount Koshtan
• Cheget ski resort (near Elbrus)

[edit] Understand

Kabardino-Balkaria is named after its native Kabardin and Balkar people. The Kabardin are a Circassian group related to the Adyghe, while the Balkar are essentially the same as the Bulgars, who migrated to present day Bulgaria. Both groups are Sunni Muslim.

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The Kabardin speak Kabardian, a north-west Caucasian language of which "Cherkess" is a dialect; the Balkar speak Balkar, a Turkic language virtually identical to "Karachay." But fortunately for the visitor, all are fluent in Russian.

[edit] Get in

Virtually all enter via Nalchik, which is easily reached from the airport at Mineralnye Vody in Stavropol Krai.

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[edit] Stay safe

While not as involved in the general conflict across the Northern Caucasus, Kabardino-Balkaria, especially Nalchik, has been attacked repeatedly by rebel and terrorist forces. Expect a very tight security situation, realize that this is an unstable and dangerous part of the world, and make your travel plans accordingly.

[edit] Get out

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