Galain-Chazh
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Galain-Chazh (Chechen: Галайн-ЧӀаж, lit. 'Gorge of Galais') is a historical region in the North Caucasus. Today, Galain-Chazh is a part of Galanchozhsky District, Chechnya.
Since the Middle Ages, Galain-Chazh has been known as the historical center and birthplace of the Galai, a clan (teip) of the Orstkhoy society. In 1944, the entire population was deported to Kazakhstan. Since then, there has been no permanent population in the region.
CountryRussia
Elevation1,500 m (4,900 ft)
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| Coordinates: 42°53′00″N 45°18′00″E / 42.8833°N 45.3°E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Elevation | 1,500 m (4,900 ft) |
The name Galain-Chazh roughly translates to English as "gorge of Galai". The name originated from the Galai clan, who settled in the gorge.[1]
