Adygea Republic is an autonomy in Southern Russia.

Cities

Adygea is one of the smallest Russian regions. There are only two cities there:

• Maykop - the capital of republic and the biggest city
• Adygeysk

Other important settlements are:

• Kamennomostsky (Khadzhokh)
• Guzeripl
• Dakhovskaya
• Mezmay

Other destinations

• Caucasian Biosphere Reserve
• Gornaya Adygea National Park

Understand

Adygea is the only fully enclaved Russian Federation's region (except Moscow and Saint Petersburg). All its territory is surrounded by neighboring Krasnodar Krai.

Get in

Direct buses from Krasnodar bus station, 170 RUR, 2.5 hours.

Intercity buses from many other cities in Krasnodar krai, nearby regions and even from Moscow. Buses are very old and in poor condition, no air conditioning. Use trains if possible, especially in summer.

A number of trains (from Moscow etc.) stop at Belorechenskaya station, where bus and local train connections to Maykop are available.

Fast local train from Adler/Sochi goes once per day, scenic sea views between Sochi and Tuapse, 700 RUR first class, 650 RUR 2nd, timetable (stand 10.2011): Maykop 5.50 - Sochi 11.30, Sochi 17.05 - Maykop 22.45.

Do

• Rafting. At Belaya River