Makhchesk ( Digorsk. Mukhchesk , Ironsk. Mukhesk ) is a village in the Irafsky district of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania . The administrative center of the Machiche rural settlement . It is located within the Algeria National Park .
| Village | |
| Mahschek | |
|---|---|
| Osset. Mæhskyæ / Mækhsky | |
 | |
| A country |  Russia |
| Subject of the federation | North Ossetia |
| Municipal District | Irafsky |
| Rural settlement | Machi rural settlement |
| Chapter | Dzagkoev Felix Borisovich |
| History and Geography | |
| Center height | 1340 m |
| Climate type | moderate |
| Timezone | UTC + 3 |
| Population | |
| Population | ↗ 118 [1] people ( 2010 ) |
| Nationalities | Ossetians - Digorians |
| Denominations | Orthodox , traditional beliefs |
| Official language | Ossetian , Russian |
| Digital identifiers | |
| Telephone code | +7 86734 |
| Postcode | 363514 |
| OKATO Code | 90220835001 |
| OKTMO Code | |
Content
- 1 Geography
- 2 History
- 3 population
- 4 Tourism
- 5 Famous Natives
- 6 notes
- 7 Literature
Geography
The village is located in the southern part of the Irafsky district , on the left bank of the Aigamuga river. It is located 35 km south of the regional center - Chikola and 102 km south-west of the city of Vladikavkaz .
History
It is difficult to establish the exact date of the formation of the Makhchesk village, however, many historical notes indicate that the village has long been the center of the Tapan-Digor Society [2] .
According to legend, the famous founder of the powerful feudal clan Badelyat once settled here - a certain Badel. Initially, he came to Mahschek in search of work. By giving just at that time, the elders of the village, headed by a certain Ayduruk, were looking for someone who could become a sentinel and notify them in case of danger. The choice fell on the young and strong Badel. In payment, he demanded "churek from the hearth." At first, Badel didn’t even have a voice on the Nykhas council, but over time he not only gained recognition from the people with his sons, but also became its leader after Aydoruk [3] . The name of one of his sons, Abisal, who gave the name of one of the branches of the Badelyat clan, is associated with many architectural sights of the village of Makhchesk, and the name of the Abisalovs is still widespread among Ossetians.
The well-preserved crypt complex , which is one of the largest crypt complexes of Digoria, testifies to the fact that the village of Makhchesk was once rich and large [4] .
Population
| Population size | |
|---|---|
| 2002 [5] | 2010 [1] |
| 111 | ↗ 118 |
Tourism
Mahschek is located within the borders of Alanya National Park . In the village there are a large number of objects of material culture. Of the most popular attractions are:
- Abisalov Tower;
- Machian crypt complex;
- Sanctuary of Gumerhan;
- Glade Stur-Phase.
Famous Natives
- Khudalov Khariton Alekseevich (1905-2000) - Soviet military leader, lieutenant general.
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 Results of the 2010 All-Russian Population Census for North Ossetia-Alania. Population of urban districts, municipalities, urban and rural settlements and settlements
- ↑ Tmenov V.Kh. Medieval historical and architectural monuments of North Ossetia. - Ordzhenikidze: Ir, 1984. - 344 p.
- ↑ Khamitsaeva T.A., Up Iraf. - Orgenikidze, 1971 .-- S. 72.
- ↑ Tmenov V.Kh. Medieval historical and architectural monuments of North Ossetia. - Ordzhenikidze: Ir, 1984. - 344 p.
- ↑ 2002 All-Russian Census Data: Table No. 02c. Population and prevailing nationality for each rural locality. M .: Federal State Statistics Service, 2004
Literature
- Kuznetsov V.A. Archaeological data on the origin of Digor Badelyat // Archeology and Ethnology of the North Caucasus. - Nalchik, 2012. - Issue. 1 . - S. 99-109 .