Grozny (Russian: Грозный, IPA: [ˈgroznɨj]; Chechen: Соьлжа-ГӀала, romanized: Sölƶa-Ġala) [15] is the capital city of Chechnya, Russia. The city lies on the Sunzha River.

Grozny, city and capital of the republic of Chechnya, Russia. It lies along the Sunzha River at the foot of the Sunzha Range of the Caucasus. Grozny was founded in 1818 as a fortress; the …

Jan 13, 2022 · Grozny was originally a Russian fortress/garrison town, whose name in English is roughly translated as "formidable". The city was nearly completely destroyed as a result of the …

Grozny, the capital city of the Chechen Republic in Russia, is a city that has undergone significant transformation over the past few decades. Known for its resilience and vibrant spirit, Grozny …

Founded in 1818 as a Russian military fortress during the Caucasian War, Grozny (meaning "terrible" or "menacing" in Russian) was strategically positioned to suppress Chechen resistance.

Jan 11, 2025 · From the very first days of the invasion, the Soviet dissident, Russian human rights activist and Russian human rights commissioner Sergei Kovalev traveled to Grozny.

The 1999–2000 battle of Grozny or Operation Wolf Hunt was the siege and assault of the Chechen capital Grozny by Russian forces, lasting from late 1999 to early 2000.

Sep 27, 2014 · For those who know the history of Grozny as well as the great North Caucasus region, it is quite the sensation to walk down this boulevard. Everything is new and beautiful. In …

The Battle of Grozny is a stark testament to the brutality and complexity of modern urban warfare. In the heart of Chechnya, amidst the rugged Caucasus Mountains, this conflict unfolded as a …

The failure to take Grozny was a major defeat for Germany and was a factor in holding fast at the Battle of Stalingrad, as that city could have served as a base from which to take Grozny or cut …