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Magas (Russian: Магас) is a city in Russia, specially built as the capital of the Republic of Ingushetia.
- One of the few cities in the world, in recent decades, that was founded specifically as a capital.
- The smallest and youngest settlement serving as the administrative center of a federal subject of the Russian Federation.
Magas
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| State: | Ingushetia |
| Major roads: | Caucasus Highway |
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Hitchhiking out
West towards Nazran and Vladikavkaz
Option 1 - Northwest corner interchange
In the northwest corner of the city there is a two-level interchange towards Nazran and the village of Ekazhevo. There is no other direction to go except the "Caucasus" highway from here.
Option 2 - Chermensky DPS Post
5 km west from the turn to Magas on the "Caucasus" highway is the Chermensky DPS checkpoint. Here, all cars with non-local plates are stopped and documents checked. This is a 24/7, well-lit, convenient, and safe spot to hitchhike—key for hitchhiking on this entire highway.
Hitchhiking in
From the old capital, Nazran, it’s only 4 km to Magas via a new wide highway. If coming from Moscow, you will pass the “Chermensky Roundabout” with an Ossetian police checkpoint, and after 5 km the next roundabout will be the turn to Magas at the edge of Nazran.
Places to avoid
Accommodation and Sleep
The nearest hostels are in Vladikavkaz and Grozny, and it’s easy to visit Magas as a day trip from either city.
Couchsurfing – as of early 2025, there are 163 registered couch hosts in the city, but only 5 have logged in over the past six months.
BeWelcome, Servas, Trustroots, Couchers, and other free hospitality networks are also available. Check and contribute to give CouchSurfing some competition!
You can also find a couch host via CouchBot: send the city name in a message to the VK group or via CouchBot on Telegram.
How and when to write your request to be accepted? Read here.
Other useful info
Food
Canteens in 2GIS Add your cheapest food options not listed above!
Useful links
- Subjective guide by Ilya Buyanovsky (Varandej)
- TravelAsk
- Add links to useful online travel guides!
Useful in Telegram
- Administration Chat of Magas
- Information portal of the Republic of Ingushetia
- Magas. Ingushetia (news from media)
- Add other links useful for visitors/travelers in Telegram.