Kulary: Archaeological Traces and Fish Farm

Numerous burial mounds in the area around Kulary date from the 2nd millennium BC to the 1st millennium AD. The “Kularinskiy” fish farm operates in the village; it has 16 ponds, whose banks tenants have prepared for anglers.

A kurgan is a burial mound. Archaeological evidence is complemented by finds: objects frequently found in nomadic burial mounds near Kulary were made in the mountains of Chechnya and Ingushetia. To understand this, it helps to distinguish between the find site and the region where the objects were made: the burial mounds are in the area around Kulary, while the objects were made in the mountains.

The 16 ponds belong to the “Kularinskiy” fish farm; tenants have prepared their banks for anglers. If you are travelling to Kulary to fish, check current access options and conditions in advance. This will allow you to take the available information about the fish farm into account when planning, without assuming that access is guaranteed.

In the wider destination of the Chechen Republic, the Chechen Museum-Reserve is an open-air museum featuring towers and ancient cities. It offers visits to around 100 restored sites with impressive, unique architecture. Guests of the Republic can visit cultural heritage sites on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays accompanied by an experienced guide. Advance reservations are required to secure a place. As the weekly schedule may change, check dates and reservation information before planning your visit.

The “Veduchi” year-round resort in the mountainous part of the Chechen Republic also offers a range of routes. An easy, two-kilometre trail leads to a viewpoint and rest area at “Volchya Polyana”. From there, you can enjoy panoramic views of the “Daneduk” ridge and the villages of “Veduchi”, “Itum-Kali”, and “Tazbichi”. A moderate trail runs over the “Khacharoyduk” mountain ridge; a combined 14-kilometre route can be completed on foot, on horseback, by quad bike, or by buggy. The trails are equipped with gazebos, viewpoints, and signposts. The routes differ in length, stated difficulty level, and mode of travel. Check current local conditions before planning a route.

Discover more destinations: Grozny, Argun, Gudermes and Makazhoy.

What period do the burial mounds in the area around Kulary date from?

The numerous burial mounds in the area date from the 2nd millennium BC to the 1st millennium AD. Objects frequently found in nomadic burial mounds near Kulary were made in the mountains of Chechnya and Ingushetia.

What is known about the fish farm in Kulary?

“Kularinskiy” operates in the village. Its fish farm has 16 ponds; tenants have prepared their banks for anglers. Check current access options and conditions in advance.

How do the routes in “Veduchi” differ?

The easy route is two kilometres long and leads to a viewpoint and rest area. There is also a moderate trail over the “Khacharoyduk” ridge, as well as a 14-kilometre combined route with four stated ways of travelling: on foot, on horseback, by quad bike, or by buggy.

For the wider travel overview: Chechen Republic.