Grozny Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of the Chechen Republic, Russia
About Grozny
Grozny was founded in 1818 as a Russian fort. It was a major stronghold for the Russians during the Caucasian Wars of 1818-1864. During the early 20th century, population boomed because of the city's rich oil reserves, which drew many Russians from other parts of the country to work in the city. During World War II, Josef Stalin accused the Chechen people as a whole of working with the Nazis to overthrow the Soviet government. The Chechens were labeled as a "traitor people". It was decided to deport all Chechens and Ingushis from the then Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Republic into exile in Central Asia. The republic was abolished and re-peopled with settlers from other parts of the Soviet Union: neighbouring North Ossetia, South Ossetia and Dagestan, Central Russia, Georgia and the Ukraine. W
Top Attractions in Grozny
Explore the best things to see and do in Grozny:
- ★Akhmad Kadyrov Mosque
- ★Church of St. Michael the Archangel
Where to Stay in Grozny
- 🏨Hotel Grozny City
Grozny Travel Guide Sections
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