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Kurush

#1126 among destinations in Russia

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Kurush is a mountain village in southern Dagestan. Situated at 2480–2560 m above sea level depending on the source, it is the highest continuously inhabited settlement of the Greater Caucasus and of Europe as well as the southernmost settlement in the Russian Federation. As of 2015 Kurush had a population of 813. ()

Local name: Куруш Population: ~810 ppl (2020)Coordinates: 41°16'51"N, 47°49'48"E

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DagestanRussia

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Kurush – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Bazardüzü.

4.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Bazardüzü
107 min walk • Mount Bazardüzü is a mountain peak in the Greater Caucasus range on the border between Dagestan, Russia and Azerbaijan. At 4,466 metres above sea level, it is the highest peak in both Dagestan and Azerbaijan, and is located in the Qusar region. The southernmost point of Dagestan is located about seven kilometers southwest of the peak.