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North Caucasus Plus - 2017

North Caucasus: You're familiar with them, right? North Ossetia, Ingushetia, Chechnya and Dagestan PLUS a pre-trip to Sochi in Russia, plus Abkhazia and Adygea, Karachay-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkharia. All but Abkhazia are Russian republics/federal districts located between the Black and Caspian Seas, and north of Georgia and Azerbaijan. Does this help? I wasn't familiar with most of them before this trip either. Much of the area is mountainous (beautiful mountains); many different languages are spoken; the people were very, very friendly. Tourists seldom visit, so if this appeals to you, go soon!
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You may recognize this: it held the Olympic flame during the Sochi Olympics.
You may recognize this: it held the Olympic flame during the Sochi Olympics.		 The Olympic Rings
The Olympic Rings		 One of the ski areas used druing the Olympics (summertime photo)
One of the ski areas used druing the Olympics (summertime photo)
Want to cross this hanging bridge?
Want to cross this hanging bridge?		 A bus stop made by the Russians; we were told there is a book that features such stops. Are they all this unique?
A bus stop made by the Russians; we were told there is a book that features such stops. Are they all this unique?		 Ceramic art is also common.
Ceramic art is also common.
Russian era statues are common in parks.
Russian era statues are common in parks.		 Lake Ritsa in Abkhazia
Lake Ritsa in Abkhazia		 In this region Russian leaders had/have many dachas. Stalin spent time in this one; hence his likeness...
In this region Russian leaders had/have many dachas. Stalin spent time in this one; hence his likeness...
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Guest 06-Sep-2017 22:00
Beautiful gallery of a brand new area for me. Wonderful history lesson as usual. Thank you. Loved the silver piece. Did u get one? Those berries look yummy too.

Lol your sister in law N
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