02SPORT · GROZNY
Grozny sets the mat for four days of international wrestling
The international freestyle tournament runs from 14–17 September, bringing senior wrestlers from 14 countries to the Saitiev Wrestling Centre.
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03TRANSPORT · GROZNY
Direct Grozny–Baku flights return on 27 October
Utair plans three direct flights a week, with departure from Grozny announced for 16:40. Check the live timetable and entry rules before booking.
04CINEMA · GROZNY
Grozny's IRT Film Festival is on 10 September: what visitors need to know
IRT brings fiction and documentary shorts to Grozny on 10 September, with a separate competition category for films made in Chechen.
05FOOTBALL · GROZNY
Six-goal night at Akhmat Arena as Akhmat and Krylya Sovetov draw 3–3
Grozny's second home league fixture of the season moved quickly, swung in both directions and ended with three goals for each side.
06CULTURE · YOUTH
Chechnya's cultural diversity comes together at a youth camp
The Peoples of Chechnya programme at the Raduga centre brings traditions to young participants through talks, theatre, dance, games and practical workshops.
07NATURE · EVENT
Veduchi closes summer with two days of hiking on the Wolf Trail
The free walks on 29 and 30 August combine a five-kilometre mountain route with guides, rest stops and a transfer from Grozny.
08NATURE · TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY
Veduchi–Kezenoy-Am trails now have an offline digital guide
A new mountain app is designed to show route difficulty, water and camping points, and emergency contacts without a data connection.
09ROUTE · NATURE
A Veduchi–Kezenoy-Am motor exploration route was announced
The announced highland programme proposed bringing Sharoï, Sadoy-Lam, Nokhchi-Keloy, Khoy and Kezenoy-Am into one route.
010SPORT · NATURE
A paragliding cup above Veduchi and Kezenoy-Am
Accuracy-landing stages brought colourful wings to two highland destinations.
011ART · EXHIBITION
Twenty-one Chechen paintings return through archival reproductions
The “Govzallin nek” exhibition brings lost early works back into view through old photographs and catalogues.
012THEATRE · CULTURE
Chechen theatre appeared on two open-air stages in Moscow
The Khanpasha Nuradilov Theatre joined the August programme with two productions shaped around home, roots and belonging.
013DANCE · CULTURE
Gudermes dance ensemble Darts receives a special traditions award
The young dancers returned from Pride of Nation 2026 with recognition for choreography that carries tradition into a contemporary stage language.
014FOOD · CRAFT · CULTURE
Food, craft and music met at one Grozny festival
National food displays, folk crafts and concerts formed a colourful cultural programme in the capital.
015FOOTBALL · CITY LIFE
The 2026–27 home season is under way at Akhmat Arena
The club's official calendar gathers the season's home fixtures for visitors planning a match day in Grozny.