Galain-Chazh
Since the Middle Ages, Galain-Chazh has been known as the historical center and birthplace of the Galai, a clan (teip) of the Orstkhoy society. In 1944, the entire population was deported to Kazakhstan. Since then, there has been no permanent population in the region.
Galain-Chazh | |
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Coordinates: 42°53′0″N 45°18′0″E / 42.88333°N 45.30000°E | |
Country | Russia |
Elevation | 1,500 m (4,900 ft) |
Name
The name Galain-Chazh roughly translates to English as "gorge of Galai". The name originated from the Galai clan, who settled in the gorge.
Geography
Galain-Chazh is located in the center of Galanchozhsky District. The territory includes Galain-Am (Lake Galanchozh), which is also named after the Galai clan.
Galain-Chazh borders with Yalkharoy-Mokhk in the north, Akka in the west, Khaykharoy in north west, Nashkha in the east, and Terloy-Mokhk in the south.
Auls
Galain-Chazh includes the following villages:
References
- ^ "В Чеченской Республике восстановлены Чеберлоевский и Галанчожский районы". ИА Чечня Сегодня (in Russian).
- ^ "Карта Чеченской республики подробная с районами, селами и городами. Схема и спутник онлайн". 1maps.ru.
- ^ "Карта Чеченской республики подробная с районами, селами и городами. Схема и спутник онлайн". 1maps.ru.