Statehood Day of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic

For Kabardino-Balkaria, September 1 is an important date. On the first day of autumn, residents of this southern region celebrate Statehood Day of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. It is known from history that the territory of today's Kabardino-Balkaria was gradually populated by Adyghe tribes from the 15th-16th centuries. They became the ancestors of future Kabardians. In 1774, Greater Kabarda became part of the Russian Empire. Balkaria joined the Russian Empire in 1827. After the Caucasian War, the composition of the population of these lands changed somewhat, and Russians became the second largest nation in the region. On September 1, 1921, the Kabardian Autonomous Region was formed. Later it merged with Balkaria and in 1922 the Kabardino-Balkarian Autonomous Region was formed. Since 1992, Kabardino-Balkaria has been included in the Russian Federation. The new constitution of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic was adopted in 1997. Because of this event, on September 1 of the same year, a holiday was established - Statehood Day of Kabardino-Balkaria. The republic is part of the North Caucasus Federal District. Its capital is the city of Nalchik. Geographically, the republic is located in the center of the North Caucasus. The neighbors of Kabardino-Balkaria are: Georgia - in the south, Stavropol region - in the north, Karachay-Cherkessia - in the west, North Ossetia - in the east. The main role in the economy of the republic is given to agriculture, the leading directions of which are meat and dairy cattle breeding and grain farming. An important contribution to the economy of the region is made by the recreational complex based on medicinal mineral springs. Kabardino-Balkaria has mineral deposits: tungsten, tin, molybdenum, oil, gold. Kabardino-Balkaria is an incredibly beautiful region with many different attractions and natural monuments. Therefore, a huge number of tourists from different parts of the planet flock here. The region's attractions include the picturesque Chegem waterfalls, whose height reaches 60 meters. The famous Aushiger thermal springs attract not only tourists, but also those who want to experience the healing power of mineral water. On the territory of these lands there are 5 blue karst lakes, known throughout the world. The lower lake (Tserik-Kel) is slightly inferior in depth to Red Lake, the deepest karst lake in the world. About 70% of the territory of this wonderful region is mountainous. There are 7 mountain peaks here, the height of which exceeds 5000 m above sea level. One of them is Elbrus, the highest point in Europe. The region's attractions include the Elbrus region national park and the Kabardino-Balkarian high-mountain reserve. Also in this region there is a famous historical monument - the medieval necropolis, or “city of the dead,” located near the village of Eltyubyu. All this gives the region significance and gives its residents the right to be proud of their native land. On September 1, Kabardino-Balkarian educational institutions traditionally hold conversations where they tell the younger generation about the history of their Motherland. On this day, ceremonial events are held, at which state awards are presented to the most worthy people in the region. Residents of Kabardino-Balkaria are full of pride in their Motherland, so they try to coincide with the birthday of the republic the most significant events in its life: the opening of cultural monuments, educational institutions, and various exhibitions. By tradition, festive concerts are held. The celebration of Statehood Day ends with fireworks.