Galain-Chazh (Chechen: Галайн-ЧӀаж, lit.'Gorge of Galais') is a historical region in the North Caucasus. Today, Galain-Chazh is a part of Galanchozhsky District, Chechnya.

Map of historical area Galain-Chazh

Since the Middle Ages, Galain-Chazh has been known as the historical center and birthplace of the Galai, a clan (teip) of the Orstkhoy society. In 1944, the entire population was deported to Kazakhstan. Since then, there has been no permanent population in the region.

Galain-Chazh
Location of Galain-Chazh
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Galain-Chazh is located in Russia
Galain-Chazh
Galain-Chazh
Location of Galain-Chazh
Coordinates: 42°53′0″N 45°18′0″E / 42.88333°N 45.30000°E / 42.88333; 45.30000
CountryRussia
Elevation
1,500 m (4,900 ft)

Name

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The name Galain-Chazh roughly translates to English as "gorge of Galai". The name originated from the Galai clan, who settled in the gorge.[1]

Geography

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Galain-Chazh is located in the center of Galanchozhsky District. The territory includes Galain-Am (Lake Galanchozh), which is also named after the Galai clan.

Galain-Chazh borders with Yalkharoy-Mokhk in the north, Akka in the west, Khaykharoy in north west, Nashkha in the east, and Terloy-Mokhk in the south.[2]

Auls

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Galain-Chazh includes the following villages:[3]

References

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  1. ^ "В Чеченской Республике восстановлены Чеберлоевский и Галанчожский районы". ИА Чечня Сегодня (in Russian).
  2. ^ "Карта Чеченской республики подробная с районами, селами и городами. Схема и спутник онлайн". 1maps.ru.
  3. ^ "Карта Чеченской республики подробная с районами, селами и городами. Схема и спутник онлайн". 1maps.ru.