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"text": "Vladikavkaz is the capital city of the republic of North Ossetia–Alania in Russia.

Simbol of Vladikavkaz
Simbol of Vladikavkaz

It is a major industrial and transportation hub located in the southeast of the republic. The city sits at the foothills of the Caucasus mountains. It is positioned on the banks of the Terek River. With a population of 311,338 people as of the 2021 Census, it is one of the most populous cities in the North Caucasus region. The name Vladikavkaz is derived from Russian and means \"ruler of the Caucasus.\"

MechetVladik
MechetVladik

\n\nThe city functions as a vital center for both manufacturing and movement. Local industries include the production of machinery, chemicals, clothing, and food products. There are also specialized facilities for smelting and refining metals, such as zinc and lead. Transportation is a key part of the city's identity. It is served by a complex network of trams, which have operated since 1904.

Tram on Mira avenue, Vladikavkaz
Tram on Mira avenue, Vladikavkaz

The city also uses trolleybuses and a widespread bus network known as marshrutkas. For long-distance travel, the Vladikavkaz railway station connects the area to other regions.

Железнодорожный вокзал станции Владикавказ
Железнодорожный вокзал станции Владикавказ

Additionally, Beslan Airport is located only 9 kilometres away. The Georgian Military Road, part of European route E117, begins here to connect the city to the South Caucasus.\n\nVladikavkaz has a complex history involving many different names and political shifts. It was founded in 1784 as a Russian fortress. It was built near the Darial Gorge to serve as an outpost for communication routes between Russia and Georgia. Some historical sources suggest it was founded on the site of the Ossetian village of Kapkai. Others suggest it was built on the site of an Ingush village named Zaur. The city has undergone several name changes due to political events. In 1931, it was renamed Ordzhonikidze to honor the Soviet leader Sergo Ordzhonikidze. In 1944, it was renamed Dzaudzhikau, before returning to the name Ordzhonikidze in 1954. In 1990, the city officially acquired a double name: Vladikavkaz in Russian and Dzaudzhikau in Ossetian.\n\nThroughout its history, the city has been a site of significant conflict. It was fought over during both the Russian Civil War and World War II. In February 1919, the Volunteer Army under General Anton Denikin seized the city. However, the Red Army expelled them in March 1920. During World War II, Nazi German forces attempted to seize the city in November 1942. The Soviet army successfully repelled the attack, and the Nazis left North Ossetia in January 1943. More recently, the city saw political violence when Mayor Vitaly Karayev was assassinated in November 2008. His successor, Kazbek Pagiyev, was also assassinated just days later in December 2008.\n\nThe population of Vladikavkaz is ethnically diverse. According to the 2021 Census, 69.7% of the residents are Ossetians. Russians make up 22.0% of the population, while Armenians account for 2.9%. Georgians represent 1.6% of the residents. Other groups include Ingush, Azerbaijanis, and various others. This diversity is reflected in the city's religious landscape. Eastern Orthodox Christianity is the primary religion for many Ossetians, Russians, and Georgians.

Vladikavkaz,.Catedral de San Jorge el Victorioso
Vladikavkaz,.Catedral de San Jorge el Victorioso

Sunni Islam is the next largest religion. Many Ossetians also follow Uatsdin, which is an Ossetian folk religion. The city also contains religious architecture like the Mukhtarov Mosque, built in 1906.

MechetVladik
MechetVladik

\n\nCultural and athletic life is also prominent in the city. Visitors can explore the M. Tuganov Art Museum to view various works.

Art Museum named after M. S. Tuganov
Art Museum named after M. S. Tuganov

The city is also known for its sports history. The football club FC Spartak Vladikavkaz won the Russian Premier League in 1995. Today, the club FC Alania Vladikavkaz carries on the local football tradition. For combat sports, the city is home to the Wrestling Academy of Aslan Khadartsev. This is the largest wrestling academy in the South of Russia. It features a main training hall with six mats and can host 250 wrestlers at one time. The academy provides complete facilities, including a swimming pool, gym, and specialized dormitories for its athletes.\n\nThe climate in Vladikavkaz is classified as a humid continental climate. This means the region experiences warm, wet summers and cold winters. Although the winters are cold, they are considered very mild for the Russian region. The city remains an important administrative unit, serving as the capital of the republic. It is incorporated as the Vladikavkaz Urban Okrug and is composed of four distinct districts. This administrative structure helps manage the city's role as a major center for the North Caucasus.",

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