22 best sights of Grozny that are worth seeing

The official date of the foundation of Grozny is considered to be October 5, 1818. Then, on the instructions of General A. Ermolov, a fortress was founded in a strategically important place at the entrance to the Khankala Gorge. With the end of the Caucasian Wars, the citadel lost its defensive significance. The impetus for the further development of the village was given by the discovery of oil fields in the vicinity. Already in 1869 it received city status. With the advent of Soviet power, industry began to develop here, and in 1944 the policy became the capital of the Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. During the two wars that followed the collapse of the USSR, the city was almost completely destroyed. Its restoration began immediately after the end of hostilities. Today, Grozny looks great again, being the largest business, cultural and educational center in the region, ranking third among the most populated cities in the Russian Caucasus.

Sights in the vicinity of Grozny

Argun Museum-Reserve

A natural-historical reserve 50 km south of Grozny. Founded back in the USSR in 1988. On its territory there are hundreds of objects of historical significance. There are especially many medieval towers and tower settlements.

The places are beautiful, but difficult to access. But still, about 10 thousand tourists come here a year. A suitable location for active recreation combined with sightseeing.

Address (GPS): 42.89249, 45.69965

Stone towers

Ushkaloy towers (stone towers) stand on the banks of the Argun River. They were built in the 11th and 12th centuries, when they served defensive and customs functions. The towers are buildings of 4 floors, their height is 12 meters. They are located under a small rock overhang.

It seems that the towers are hiding, pressed against the rock. According to legend, this is not a customs house at all, but a tower of the sages. And any resident could turn to them in search of justice.

The place will attract the attention of both lovers of ancient architecture and connoisseurs of pristine nature. In addition, there is a comfortable tourist complex with all amenities nearby.

Address: Ushkaloy village, Chechen Republic, Russia

Lake Kazenoy-Am

The mountain lake is located near the village of Kazenoy-Am, on the border of Chechnya and Dagestan. Apparently, it arose as a result of a mountain collapse that blocked the mouths of several rivers. TO

Azenoy-Am attracts visitors with its amazingly clear water, clean air and magnificent mountain scenery. The lake looks especially impressive on sunny days, when the water takes on a bright blue hue.

Back in Soviet times, a training base for rowers was built here. And in 2015, a whole tourist cluster was organized here - a hotel, cottages, sports grounds. An ideal place to relax away from the bustle of the city.

Address: Kazenoy village, Chechen Republic, Russia

Medieval Phakoc Castle

A complex of buildings dating from the 10th–12th centuries. Located in the village of Itum-Kale. The perimeter of the castle is surrounded by a wall made of stone. The complex itself consists of residential and watchtowers, a mill, and outbuildings.

The museum located in one of the towers is also worthy of attention. Its visitors can get acquainted with the household appliances and tools of the Chechens. Moreover, any exhibit is at least 100 years old.

Address: st. H. Isaeva, Itum-Kale, Chechen Republic.

Dondi-Yurt Museum

A small private museum created by a resident of the small town of Urus-Martan. The museum opened its doors to visitors in 2000. In essence, this is a reconstruction of an ancient Chechen village. Towers, crypts, stone residential buildings with furnishings have been recreated.

The museum will be of interest to those who appreciate history and like to “dive” into past eras.

Address: Magomed-Merzoeva street, 114, Urus-Martan village, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 19:00

Lake Galanchozh

Lake Galanchozh lies 90 km from Grozny. This is one of the most beautiful natural attractions of Chechnya. The reservoir is famous for its clear water, which turns blue on sunny days. The natural landscapes around are also pleasing to the eye - picturesque mountains, subalpine meadows.

In addition to lovers of natural beauty, connoisseurs of antiquities also come here. The remains of ancient watchtowers are scattered around the lake.

Address: Chechen Republic, Russia

Grozny Sea

The Chernorechenskoe reservoir (Grozny Sea) is located on the northern outskirts of the city. The reservoir was created in the 60s of the 20th century. And since 2012, the surrounding area of the sea has been actively improved. A men's and women's beach has been created here, an elite hotel and a floating restaurant have been built.

A great place to relax with children - there are water parks and sports grounds nearby.

Address: Chernorechenskoye Reservoir, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Day 2 – Lake Kezenoy-Am and Cheberloev Gorge

Kezenoy-Am is the highest mountain lake in Russia. The color of the water is unusually blue, bright and rich.

There are many hotels and restaurants around the lake, and various events are held on weekends. You can rent a boat for 200 rubles, ride a horse, or for extreme sports fans, ride a zipline for 1000 rubles.

There is one caveat - swimming in the lake is prohibited, but only from Chechnya. From the Dagestan side - it’s possible. However, on that side there is no infrastructure with cafes, hotels, houses and entertainment.

You can get to Kezenoy-Am from Grozny by car along the “Tsarskaya” road. Travel time is 2 hours (about 100 km). On the way to the lake, be sure (!) to make short stops to see the mosques in Argun and Shali.

The "Mother's Heart" mosque in Argun has a very unusual, futuristic design. It doesn't look like a classic mosque at all. Unfortunately, I don’t have any original photos from the trip. Google it and marvel!

The snow-white mosque “Pride of Muslims” in Shali is the largest mosque in Russia. The height of the minarets reaches 63 meters. It was officially opened in the fall of 2022. During my trip, it was unfinished.

Also not far from the lake is the Cheberloev Gorge and the village of Khoy with an interesting tower complex. You can climb one of the towers.

Where to go in Grozny and what else to see

Memorial complex of Glory named after. A. Kadyrova

The memorial complex began work in 2010. It occupies more than 5 hectares in the city center. The memorial is dedicated to the Chechen military who died in the Great Patriotic War, as well as to the first president of the republic, Akhmat Kadyrov. The complex includes the Kadyrov Museum, a park, several monuments, a stele and memorial reliefs.

In the museum you can find out details of Kadyrov’s biography and hear stories about the soldiers who fought in the Patriotic War. The museum also houses an art gallery.

Address: st. Mayakovsky, 9 V, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00

Entrance: for adults - 100 rubles, children under 16 years old - free

Official website: https://al-slavy.mk95.ru/

Akhmat-Arena

The sports facility was built in 2006–2011. The arena seats about 30 thousand people. It is equipped with a modern video surveillance system. In addition to sports competitions, holiday concerts are held here.

A guided tour of the Arena is possible. For a small fee you are invited to visit the locker room, VIP boxes, and substitutes' bench. The price depends on the composition of the group.

Address: Umar Sadaev street, 21, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00; Saturday and Sunday are days off

National Museum of the Chechen Republic

The museum has existed since 1996. But its predecessor, the local history museum, was created back in 1924. True, after the Chechen wars, museum collections had to be restored almost from scratch. Now the museum has archaeological and ethnographic halls. Visitors can view fine paintings by local artists.

Collections of applied art, ancient weapons and national costume of Chechnya attract particular attention.

Address: Putin Avenue, 1B, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 17:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - 160 rubles, children under 16 years old - free

Temple of the Archangel Michael

The building was erected at the end of the 19th century. The construction was paid for by the Terek Cossacks. The temple consists of a main building, a refectory and a bell tower. During the Chechen wars the building was partially destroyed. In 2005, the church was partially restored.

The temple is interesting as a historical building, and there are few of these in Grozny. Now it is a functioning Orthodox church again.

Address: Akhmat Kadyrov Avenue, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Park of Miracles

At the foot of the Grozny City complex there is a Flower Park, which the townspeople nicknamed the Park of Miracles. It was opened in 2022. On an area of 4.5 hectares, 500 trees, thousands of shrubs were planted, and flower beds were laid out. Throughout the park there are metal structures (there are more than 400 of them), entwined with bright flowers.

The park is a favorite place for photo shoots for tourists and townspeople. A great place for walking and relaxing with the whole family.

Address: Proletarskaya street, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Triumphal Arch

There is an arched passage above the highway at the entrance to the city (from Argun). The opening of the arch in October 2006 was timed to coincide with the birthday of Ramzan Kadyrov. The structure is a majestic double arch. On both sides of the landmark there are two towers, stylized as ancient guard buildings of Chechnya.

The arch greets guests of the city as a symbol of the revival of Grozny.

Address: Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russia

Chechen Drama Theater

The theater was created in 1931, on the basis of a theater studio. His repertoire consisted of plays by local authors. In addition, women took part in the productions of this theater. Previously, there were no female actresses in Chechnya.

The theater did not work during the Patriotic War, but in the 50s of the 20th century it was brought back to life.

Now the theater has returned to the city, after the evacuation of the troupe during the Chechen wars. Since 2008, it has been delighting theatergoers with productions from Chechen, Russian and foreign classics.

Address: Makhmud Esambaev Avenue, 9, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 19:00

Philharmonic

The State Philharmonic of Chechnya grew out of a song, music and dance ensemble. The year of official foundation was 1939. But during the wars of the 90s of the 20th century, the team almost disintegrated. Many artists left the republic.

Today, the Philharmonic is restoring operations. It consists of three orchestras, a choir and a dance ensemble. The Philharmonic's repertoire constantly delights music lovers with new performances.

Address: Khedy Kishieva street, 31, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00; Saturday, Sunday - closed

Drama Theater named after M. Lermontov

The oldest theater institution in Chechnya. The history of the Russian drama theater began in 1904. The first performances took place under the direction of Evgeny Vakhtangov.

Over the history of its existence, the theater has changed a number of buildings. The theater group moved to the modern building in 2012. In front of the theater there is a sculpture of Lermontov (he served in the Grozny fortress).

Theatergoers will be interested in visiting the theater. The repertoire includes Russian and European classics.

Address: Mohammed Ali Avenue, 13A, Grozny, Chechen Republic

National Library

It was founded in 1904. The library is located in the heart of the city, near the national museum. The establishment was damaged by bombing in 1995.

Today the library is located in a modern building erected in 2013. The facade of the building depicts a book. Its three floors house reading rooms, a video library, and a winter garden. A café and gallery are available to visitors. You can come here with children - there is a children's book section.

Address: Ugryumov street, 75, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 19:00; - day off

State Gallery named after. A.A. Kadyrov

The gallery was created in 2010. Two exhibition halls house artistic canvases and objects of applied art. There is a permanent exhibition of the brothers Movladi and Movsar Yusupov. Among the exhibits you can see ancient musical instruments, weapons, and household items.

In addition to exhibitions, the gallery hosts a variety of lectures and master classes.

Address: Isaeva Avenue, 75, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00

Entrance: for adults - 70 rubles, children under 16 years old - free

Autodrome "Fortress Grozny"

One of the largest and most popular race tracks in the country. Created in 2015. Up to 70 competitions take place here every year. There are tracks for karting, autocross, and circuit racing. Thanks to the climate, racing can be held here almost all year round.

From the stands the tracks are perfectly visible. Just a paradise for racing lovers. In addition, you can take a test drive yourself. The cost will depend on the duration of the trip.

Address: Khimikov street, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 17:00

Day 1 — Grozny

In Grozny there are beautiful buildings that look more like palaces: the National Library, the residence of Ramzan Kadyrov, the National Theater, the Akhmat Kadyrov Museum, the “Heart of Chechnya” mosque.

View of the Heart of Chechnya mosque

You can start exploring the city at the Grozny City observation deck. It offers a 360-degree view, but you can't take pictures of everything. On the side where Ramzan Kadyrov's residence is located, photography is strictly prohibited. There are special people standing there and keeping order. If you take a photo, they will force you to delete everything.

Then we go down and see the Park of Flowers, made in the image and likeness of the park in Dubai.

In general, I noticed that many things are repeated in Grozny - a flower park, a light fountain, and even now they are building a skyscraper. According to the plan, this will be the tallest building in Russia - a competitor to the Burj Khalifa.

The next place to visit will be the “Heart of Chechnya” mosque. It vaguely resembles the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. In the evening it is beautifully illuminated. And also, please note that all the plants planted nearby bloom with white flowers.

To visit mosques, you must follow certain rules:

1. You must remove your shoes before entering.

2. Men are not allowed to enter in a short-sleeve shirt or shorts. A woman must wear clothes that cover her legs and arms, and a scarf on her head. Each mosque has public robes and scarves that you can use.

3. Men can enter the mosque, but women can only stand on a special balcony.

4. It is prohibited to speak loudly in the Mosque.

Be sure to take a walk along Akhmat Kadyrov Square, there is a selfipod there. It was the first time I saw such a curiosity. You can take a photo in front of the mosque, and then download this photo on the website. Unfortunately, it was not possible to test the technology; it was 40 degrees hot that day and the selfipod did not work.

In the afternoon you can go relax on the “Grozny Sea” - this is a whole tourist complex with entertainment. There is a water park, beaches (different for men and women) and a light and music fountain.

Near the reservoir there is a very decent hotel in Tiinala. Of course, this is not the city center, but it can be considered as a base for further travel around Chechnya.

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The city of Grozny: history

Despite the fact that Grozny appeared on the map not so long ago - about 200 years ago, it has a glorious history. Its foundation is connected with the activities of the Russian general Alexei Ermolov and was caused by a number of objective reasons. The fact is that in the 19th century the Russian Empire began to actively expand its borders in the East. Despite the resistance of the Ottoman Empire, which had its own interests here, it succeeded well. Acting as a defender of those peoples who had previously been conquered by the Turks, she achieved significant results. So, in 1813, Georgia and Northern Azerbaijan joined it, but it was difficult to protect these territories from the expansion of the Porte, because they were separated from Russia by the Caucasus Mountains, which were controlled by the warlike highlanders - the so-called Chechens and residents of Mountainous Dagestan. They did not like the Russians and were more inclined to an alliance with the Ottoman Empire. The “Caucasian problem” caused a lot of trouble for the Russian emperor. To “restore order” in the East, in 1816 he sent there the talented general Alexei Ermolov. He was a pragmatic, purposeful person, and he carried out his assigned tasks regularly. The resistance of the Chechens was brutally suppressed, their villages were burned, and the conquered territories came under the control of Russian soldiers. According to Ermolov’s plans, in order to prevent further penetration of the mountaineers into these territories, on June 22, 1818, construction of a Russian fortress began near the Sunzha River, which was named very symbolically - Groznaya. In principle, it was difficult to call it a “fortress”. Wooden barracks, roofs made of reeds, small earthen ramparts - all this did not particularly frighten the Chechens, and after a couple of weeks they had a desire to test its strength. However, as it turned out, appearances were deceptive: the Highlanders received their first defeat. After this, the two peoples began to exist relatively peacefully on the same territory.

Very little time passed, and the Russian fortress turned into a huge city where crafts and trade flourished. Fairs were often held here, where residents from local villages came. In the middle of the 19th century, the first factories appeared in Grozny, and the oil industry began to develop. All this led to the fact that most highlanders stopped seeing Russians as enemies. Many of them preferred to settle here and do hard work rather than fight bloody wars.

In 1869, Grozny officially got rid of the status of an “ordinary fortress” and was recognized as the center of the Terek region. In 1898, the first railways appeared in the city, which had a beneficial effect on the development of the oil industry and trade. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the first oil refineries began to appear in Grozny, and the construction of oil pipelines began. In fact, it has turned into the largest industrial center in the Caucasus.

With the beginning of the February revolution and civil war, much has changed here. Chechens increasingly began to think about autonomy. In the period from 1918 to 1922. Grozny became the center of a fierce struggle, and in 1922 it was officially recognized as the capital of the self-proclaimed Chechen Autonomous Republic. During the Great Patriotic War, it was one of the strategically important centers for the USSR, because huge oil reserves fully provided the country with fuel. German troops - in order to weaken the position of the Soviet Union - in 1942 destroyed large factories in the city. Grozny itself was engulfed in severe fires, which were not immediately extinguished. In the post-war period, the history of the Chechen capital was eventful. The fact is that back in 1944, most of the Chechens were deported to the territory of Kazakhstan. Only in 1957 were they able to return to their homeland. But along with the “Chechen workers” came many criminals who engaged in outright robbery and robbery. As a result, relations between Russians and Caucasians became increasingly strained, which led to full-scale military action in 1994. In fact, during ten years of war, Grozny was literally wiped off the face of the earth. When everything calmed down, naturally, it was restored, but it took a lot of time to restore its former glory and all the Caucasian flavor. Now Grozny is, as it once was, a beautiful city, albeit with a mono-ethnic population, in which everyone will find something to see!

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Day 3 – Argun Gorge

This is the most popular tourist place in Chechnya. There are many watchtowers, the picturesque mountain river Argun and beautiful natural landscapes. And in this area there is the Veduchi ski resort - https://veduchi-resort.ru. Give this place a whole day on your trip.

I repeat, the trip to Chechnya impressed me very much, left me with the most pleasant memories, and now I advise everyone to visit this region of Russia. Because he knows how to surprise!

In the capital of Chechnya you will not have problems with housing. There are hotels and apartments to suit every taste and budget. The most convenient way to find accommodation is on Booking, although there are many other worthy aggregator sites.

Want great service? Then you should go to the Grozny City Hotel. Modern room design, 9.3 points on Booking, 640 reviews from guests, excellent breakfast included and all this splendor in the very center of the city. The cost of a room for two adults starts from 7,500 rubles per night.

You can stay in the cozy Dona Hotel at a much more affordable price - 4,400 rubles per day (9.3 points on Booking, 216 reviews). Breakfast is also served here, and the location is within walking distance from the center.

Central City Hotel Grozny has an excellent location and price - 3900 rubles per night. Breakfast is included in the price, and the rooms are fully equipped for a comfortable stay. 9.5 points on Booking based on 416 reviews. This is a very high rating!

Two more hotels with 9+ points are not located in the very center of the city.

The five-star thelocal Hotels Grozny is located a 10-minute drive from the city's Central Mosque. Well, what can I say - everything is cool. From the design of the rooms to the spa with swimming pool. Room rates start from 5,200 rubles per night, but you will have to pay extra for breakfast separately.

The Gorodok Hotel will be convenient primarily for road travelers. The cost of the room is reasonable - 3300 rubles (breakfast included). 9.5 points on Booking based on 118 reviews.

Of course, there is accommodation in Grozny for the budget traveler. I went through the list of apartments and hostels. A night's stay costs from 400 to 2000 rubles. I would like to especially highlight the CENTR hostel in the very center of the city. A bed here will cost only 400 rubles, and what’s especially cool is that the rooms are divided into men’s and women’s.

*All prices are current as of the date of writing.

With excursions on large aggregators, everything is not very good. Tripster only shows three options. It's a shame, the region is really interesting for travel.

Click on the pictures below to see a detailed description of the excursion. I'll describe it briefly:

Grozny - history and modernity . This is a private excursion for 1-4 people for 2 hours. There are reviews on the excursion, and this is valuable.

Mountain Chechnya in 1 day is a fascinating journey with beautiful views. You can team up and book a trip for several people.

Welcome to Grozny! A completely new excursion, no reviews yet. But it lasts twice as long as the first, which means there is an opportunity to learn much more information from a local resident.

The most comfortable and fastest way to get to Grozny from Moscow is, of course, by plane. Several airlines operate flights. The cost of a one-way ticket starts from 3,500 rubles. Click on the desired month in the table and you will see the dates with the most attractive ticket prices.

If you buy a ticket to Magas (Ingushetia), the cost can be reduced by almost half! You just need to resolve the issue of transfer to Grozny. Travel time is approximately 1.5 hours.

The most convenient way to select flight dates is on Aviasales - aviasales.ru

2. Aerophobes can get to Chechnya by rail. On odd dates train No. 382YA runs from Moscow. To be honest, the pleasure is questionable. The trip takes almost two days, and a compartment ticket costs almost as much as a plane ticket.

Park "Mother's Glory".

In 2009, a large park area called “Mother’s Glory” was opened in the city. The main purpose of the opening of this memorial was to express respect for women who survived the war years, were close to their husbands, brothers and sons , preserving traditions and taking care of their home. There are various playgrounds for children's recreation on the territory. The main attraction is the monument to a Chechen woman. The extensive green area will surprise you with its variety of plantings, bright greenery and fresh air. Five beautiful fountains were also built , which refresh and decorate the park. Some fountains are musical. The largest fountain is located in the center of the park. Guests will be impressed by the open restaurant “Family”. There is a small swimming pool for children. The attractions will also delight adults and children. There are 13 types of them.

Grozny experienced a rebirth after the war. Now it is a developing modern center of the Chechen Republic. It is called the second most beautiful city in Russia . Beautiful modern infrastructure is incredibly combined with the traditional, cultural way of life of the Chechen people. The city is filled with park areas, squares, alleys, which are pleasant to walk along, admiring its beauty.