Not Dagestan. Not Dombay. Not Arkhyz. Upper Balkaria is a practically secret corner of the North Caucasus, where cliffs rise vertically into the sky, and the villages are inhabited by a shepherd who controls his flock solely by cursing.
In this video: the Caucasian troll language (yes, it exists), an old mountain road where the film "War" was filmed, an abandoned medieval settlement, and a karst lake the color of the Maldives. And a little history that they don't teach in school. In this video, we meet a shepherd who lives a difficult but interesting "farm life" in the mountains. Discussing his life, we learn about the challenges and joys of being a "farmer." Then we climb "mountains 4k" for stunning views of sheep grazing surrounded by majestic peaks.

🏔 The entire route is by car—even in a sedan.
🎬 Balabanov locations, Soviet mosaics, 12th-century towers
🐑 Shepherd Idris—Philosopher of the Year

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⏰Timing:
00:00 - Introduction
01:24 - Top attractions
02:45 - Kara-Su village
04:39 - Cherek Gorge
04:28 - Bezengi village and Bezengi Wall
7:02 - Troll's Tongue
8:13 - Our Caucasus Guides
9:54 - Conversation with a Shepherd
12:00 - Old Balkarian Road
3:57 PM - Mountain Wisdom
5:09 PM - Cherek Klukhorsky River
6:05 PM - Blue Lakes
8:41 PM - Why Are Roads in Gorges Unpaved?
9:08 PM - Soviet Mural
9:46 PM - Custom Tours in the Caucasus
10:32 PM - Ancient Balkarian Settlement
11:17 PM - Deportation of the Balkars
8:01 PM - Back Here, Balabanov?
9:44 PM - Roadside Picnic
9:01 PM - Khychin - The King of Caucasian Cuisine
9:34 PM - Easter Egg