Popular places

s. Kurush

Description

The village of Kurush is the highest mountain village in Russia and all of Europe (if the border between Europe and Asia is drawn along the Caucasus Range). The height of the village center is 2560 meters above sea level. It is located on the slopes of the sacred mountain for Muslims - Shalbuzdag (4142 m). It has ziyarats (mausoleums) where pilgrims come. In winter, clouds often “hang” below the village.