Anything is possible in Russia. Even a capital was built in 6 years on a vacant lot. What surprised the new capital of Ingushetia
The city is not like the capital: it is small, not crowded, and very young. Only 30 years ago, there was another area here, and now there are ministries, government buildings, FSBs. Cities grow around them. I came to Magas, the youngest capital in Russia's smallest region, Ingushetia, and saw a lot of things that were atypical in other small towns.
What immediately caught people's attention
I came here alone to get a pass to the Ingushethai border area. Take a bus to the city and immediately see two buildings: one is the Concorde Building (100 meters high, it is impossible to see), built 7 years ago, but with the Ingush Guta. In Ingushetia, the tower is a symbol of unity between the entire clan and the entire family. The Tower of Concord is a symbol of unity across the Ingush people. According to Caucasian tradition, it was built in 1 year.
The Tower of Ingushet is a very interesting topic. I'll tell you more soon. Photo: From profile
There are many towers in Ingushetia, so this is probably a good symbol of the republic. I read that there is an interesting museum inside the Concord Building. At the top - an observation deck with a glass floor. But, unfortunately, it was shut down.
Another important building in Magas and there are a lot of cars around it. Photo: From profile
Another building that is immediately visible is the large mosque "Heart of the Caucasus". Interestingly, Ramzan Kadyrov's opinion on the name not in Chechnya :).
But the Ingushets thought about it and named an alley after the father of Ramzan, chechnya's first president.
Akhmat Kadyrov's alley in Magas. Photo: From profile
As I walked towards the mosque, I saw all the men going there. It's time to pray. It seems to me that the whole city went there, because after that the streets were almost empty. The city is small, with only thirteen thousand people living here, so probably everyone can find a place in this huge mosque.
The capital's empty streets. Photo: From profile
It's easy to understand that the prayer ends because many cars on the street are starting to move again.
The city is small, but the streets are wide enough for pedestrians (and cars). The building has about 5-6 floors, but looks comfortable on the wide streets. Photo: From profile
I saw a lot of police officers there with very big machine guns. It's clear why. Because there are ministries, FSBs, governments and other official organizations.
It can be seen that the city is modern. There are Wi-Fi and e-library stops, so if you wait for the bus for a long time, then there are books. There are different types of bins (I probably saw it for the first time in the Caucasus).
The urn on the left. I noticed: Magas was very clean! Well done! Look, there's something interesting here. Photo: From profile
Magas even has a bike path on the main street! Of course, they had not yet cycled, but walked, but at least the roads. Maybe I need to start a bike lesson at Magas? I'd love to teach!
Generally speaking, cities are small, so there is no need for cars in the city. Bikes are more comfortable here. There is also an option in Russian: on the scooter! Photo: From profile
Now I passed the pass and explored Russia's smallest capital in 1 day. It still explores the smallest area - Ingushetia. I'm really looking forward to this.
