Adygea - republic of Russia; federal subject of Russia
Adygea, officially the Republic of Adygea, is an autonomous region in Southern Russia completely surrounded by Krasnodar Krai.
Cities
Adygea is one of the smallest Russian regions. There are only two cities there:
Other important settlements are:
- Kamennomostsky (Khadzhokh)
- Guzeripl
- Dakhovskaya
- Mezmay
Other destinations
Understand
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Adygea is one of a few fully enclaved Russian Federation regions (the only other ones are the cities of Moscow and Saint Petersburg). All its territory is surrounded by neighboring Krasnodar Krai.
Get in
Direct buses from Krasnodar bus station, 170 RUR, 2.5 hours.
Intercity buses from many other cities in Krasnodar krai, nearby regions and even from Moscow. Buses are very old and in poor condition, no air conditioning. Use trains if possible, especially in summer.
A number of trains (from Moscow etc.) stop at Belorechenskaya station, where bus and local train connections to Maykop are available.
Fast local train from Adler/Sochi goes once per day, scenic sea views between Sochi and Tuapse, 700 RUR first class, 650 RUR 2nd, timetable (stand 10.2011): Maykop 5.50 - Sochi 11.30, Sochi 17.05 - Maykop 22.45.
Get around
See
Do
- Rafting. At Belaya River
Eat
Drink
Nightlife is present mainly in Maykop. Alcohol is unlimited, there are nightclubs and bars, but the residents of Adygea themselves prefer to have fun in the neighboring Krasnodar and Sochi, so from this fact draw your conclusions about the state of these institutions.