River Argun

Argun is a mountainous winding river, the presence of which in the forest gorge allowed Chechens to build many auls and other dwellings on its coast. The length of the river is 148 kilometers, it is part of the basin of the largest river Terek.

The northern slopes of the Greater Caucasus Range from glaciers formed Argun. It also flows the Sharoargun River in front of the plain, the so-called "Argun Gate".

On the banks of the river built many estates, and in the lower reaches is the city of the same name Argun, founded in the XVIII century.

In addition to the Chechen Republic, Argun passes through the territory of Georgia. In particular, in the northeast of the Georgian region of Khevsureti. The local population, Khevsur, is engaged in cattle breeding, agriculture and sheep breeding.

Then the Argun flows into the large rivers Sunzhu and Terek and then into the Caspian Sea.