Luchek

Selo in Republic of Dagestan, Russia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Luchek (Russian: Лучек; Rutul: Лычек (Lychek)) is a rural locality (a selo) and the administrative centre of Luchekskoye Rural Settlement, Rutulsky District, Republic of Dagestan, Russia. Population: 758 (2002 census);[3] .

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Time zoneUTC+3:00
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Luchek
Russian: Лучек
Rutul: Лычек (Lychek)[1]
Selo
Luchek is located in Republic of Dagestan
Luchek
Luchek
Luchek is located in Russia
Luchek
Luchek
Coordinates: 41°36′N 47°18′E[2]
CountryRussia
RegionRepublic of Dagestan
DistrictRutulsky District
Time zoneUTC+3:00
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Luchek (like the village Rutul) is the historical and political center of the Rutulian state formations. In 1895, Luchek became the Center of the Luchek Wilayah of the Samur okrug (district). In 1926 - the Center of the Luchek Section of the Samur district.[4]

Geography

Luchek is located at the height of 1679m, 13 km northwest of Rutul (the district's administrative centre) by road.[5]

History

In all known medieval documents about the Rutul Federation, Luchek is mentioned as one of the key settlements of this state.[6]

Nationalities

Rutulians live there.

References

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