Vladikavkaz
Sign in to saveVladikavkaz, formerly known as Ordzhonikidze, Dzaudzhikau, and Buro, is the capital city of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia. It is located in the southeast of the republic at the foothills of the Caucasus, situated on the Terek River. The city's population was 311,693 as of the 2021 Census, making it one of the most populous cities in the North Caucasus region.
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Vladikavkaz is the capital city of North Ossetia–Alania in Russia, located in the North Caucasus region on the Terek River at the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains. With a population of over 311,000 people as of 2021, it is one of the largest cities in the North Caucasus and serves as an important regional center.
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- Terek River view, Bai Gora in Kosta Khetagurov Park, Musical theatre, Dzaugu Búgulov statue, Sunni mosque at night, Lutheran church, Symbol of Vladikavkaz, Train station, Corner of Prospekt Mir and Gogol, Monument to Nart Soslan on Prospekt Mira, Learning Campus
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- Russia North Ossetia-Alania#European Russia#Europe
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- September 25
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- Republic of North Ossetia–Alania
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- Vladikavkaz City Under Republic Jurisdiction
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- Republic of North Ossetia–Alania
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20 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Administrative and municipal status
- Transportation
- Population
- Sports
- Main sights
- Education
- Higher education
- Religion
- Twin towns and sister cities
- Geography
- Climate
- Notable people
- Notes
- References
- Bibliography
- Sources
- Documents
- External links
Vladikavkaz, formerly known as Ordzhonikidze, Dzaudzhikau, and Buro, is the capital city of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia. It is located in the southeast of the republic at the foothills of the Caucasus, situated on the Terek River. The city's population was 311,693 as of the 2021 Census, making it one of the most populous cities in the North Caucasus region.
The city is an industrial and transportation centre. Manufactured products include processed zinc and lead, machinery, chemicals, clothing and food products.