Ingush and Vainakh people built these high structures for daily living in ancient times, and hundreds of them are still intact.

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If you’re looking for a simple and delicious recipe for traditional pumpkin pies, then “chudu” is for you. Minimum ingredients and maximum taste.

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Located in the volatile North Caucasus, the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania is one of Russia's smallest regions. Since the collapse of the former Soviet Union, the Caucasus have become synonymous with conflict and strife, and North Ossetia, which shares borders with Chechnya, Ingushetia and Georgia, has become home to thousands of refugees seeking to escape State and ethnic disputes. To this day, these proud mountain people maintain their traditions and patriarchal way of life. To Get UpdatesJoin Us On FacebookFollow Us On Twitterfor Mail

See a photo of two men looking toward snow-covered peaks in the Caucasus by Vittorio Sella and download free wallpaper from National Geographic.

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