Grozny is the capital of the Chechen Republic and a city with a unique history and traditions.
In 1818, during the conquest of the North Caucasus, General Alexey Yermolov founded a fortress called ‘Groznaya’, around which Chechen villages eventually appeared. In 1870, the Groznaya fortress was granted the status of a city. Modern Grozny is a major industrial, cultural, and scientific hub of the North Caucasus.
The city is known for its magnificent architecture, entertaining museum programmes, parks, and historical and cultural monuments. Grozny has its own business centre, Grozny City, which consists of seven skyscrapers that symbolise the region’s economic potential and rapid development, and also serve as one of the city’s most striking decorative features.
Grozny is the pearl of the North Caucasus and has an amazing atmosphere that combines historical heritage and the spirit of modernity. The city greets each guest at the highest level. The hospitality of residents is one of the unique features of the Chechen Republic, as evidenced by the consistently high flow of tourists to the region.
ATTRACTIONS
The city is home to such attractions as the Heart of Chechnya Mosque, the Triumphal Arch, the Stairway to Heaven observation deck, People’s Friendship Square, the Museum of the Chechen Republic, the City of Military Glory stele, Grozny City, the Flower Park, and much more.
Grozny is also famous for its rich cultural life, including festivals, opera and ballet performances, classical and local music concerts, exhibitions, and other events.
Heart of Chechnya Mosque
One of the largest mosques not only in Russia, but throughout the world. Its interior is adorned with paintings and traditional Chechen ornaments. Patterns and texts from the Koran were made using gold plating of the highest standard.
09:00–20:00
Grozny City
Grozny City with its seven skyscrapers is the hallmark of Grozny. The business centre’s tallest building is the 40-storey Phoenix, which is home to Russia’s largest round clock, as well as an observation deck.
Mon–Sun: 10:00–22:00
National Museum of the Chechen Republic
The museum’s exhibits include archaeological finds, household items, national costumes, coins, military attributes, ancient weapons, as well as paintings, sculptures, and other works of art.
Tue–Wed, Sat–Sun: 10:00–18:00
Thu: 11:00–20:00
Reception Palace Cultural Centre
The 12-storey building is home to performance and rehearsal spaces, conference rooms, a recording studio, a theatre salon, the Philharmonic Society, and the Ministry of Culture of the Chechen Republic.
Mon–Fri: 09:00–18:00
LEISURE TIME
Restaurants with traditional caucasus dishes
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Restaurant |
Caucasus Kitchen Café |
Benefis |
Espada |
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Cuisine |
Eastern and Caucasus cuisine |
Caucasus and signature cuisine |
Caucasus cuisine with a summer terrace |
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Address |
18, Staropromyslovskoe Shosse, 1st floor |
4, Ulitsa 8 Marta |
40, Akhmat Kadyrov Prospekt |
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Hours |
Mon–Sat: 09:00–21:00 |
Mon–Sun: 09:00–24:00 |
Mon–Sun: 10:00–24:00 |
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Contact info |
+7 (928) 631 7075 |
+7 (929) 279 8888 |
+7 (929) 000 4848 |
Shopping centres
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TSUM |
GRAND PARK |
GROZNY MALL |
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Grozny’s top shopping centre. It is home to department stores, gift shops, and stores with accessories for every taste, as well as various food outlets. |
The shopping centre is located opposite Grozny City and the Heart of Chechnya Mosque and offers shops, a cinema, cafes, and restaurants. |
A shopping centre with more than 200 stores located in the very heart of the city that boasts innovative architectural solutions and multifunctional infrastructure. |
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Mon–Fri: 10:00–20:00 |
Mon–Fri: 10:00–00:00 |
Mon–Fri: 10:00–22:00 |
City event guide and how to order tickets
GENERAL INFORMATION
Time zone
Local time in Grozny is the same as in Moscow: three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+3).
Weather in Grozny
Grozny has a warm temperate climate. The average temperature in the middle of July can range from +25°С to +35°С. However, at night, the temperature can drop to +15°C. A sudden weather change is possible, so we recommend to participants to bring warm clothing and an umbrella because of the possibility of rainy weather.
Electricity (socket types)
The voltage of Russia’s electrical network is 220 V (50–60 Hz). Socket types C and F are common. If you plan to bring electrical appliances that require higher voltage, or you might need a different type of socket, we recommend taking an adapter on your trip.
Emergency services and Information services
Rescue service (for mobile phone users): 112
Fire brigade: 101 (for mobile phone users), 01
Police: 102 (for mobile phone users), 02
Ambulance: 103 (for mobile phone users), 03
Information Centre of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Chechen Republic: +7 (871) 229 6410.
Tourist Information Centre «Visit Chechnya»: +7 (800) 222 9295.
Mobile communications
City guests can purchase the SIM cards of local mobile operators at mobile shops. All mobile operators provide mobile Internet services.
Major mobile operators:
- Beeline: groznyy.beeline.ru
- MegaFon: chechnya.megafon.ru
- MTS: chechnya.mts.ru
- Yota: yota.ru
Under Russian law, an individual who purchases a SIM card and concludes an agreement for the provision of mobile communication services must be physically present for the purchase and present a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation or a passport of a foreign citizen.
Taxi services
Groznenskoye: +7 (871) 221 2101, +7 (938) 000 0066
Maxim: +7 (928) 775 5555
Mehkarii: +7 (965) 295 3333, +7 (928) 295 3333
Mig: +7 (928) 019 2020, +7 (928) 000 0010, +7 (963) 988 8888
Minutka: +7 (928) 888 9991, +7 (928) 888 9998
Poehali!: +7 (938) 022 2220
RusTransfer: +7 (800) 200 4017, +7 (495) 128 3601, +7 (923) 500 8282
Express Grozny: +7 (928) 640 1000, +7 (928) 000 0477
Yandex Taxi: +7 (871) 299 7777
Uber Russia: 8 (800) 250 9639
WayTaxi: +7 (928) 000 6025, +7(928) 000 0010
