The following article is from The Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1979). It might be outdated or ideologically biased.

Aiudag

(Turkic, Bear Mountain), a cupola-shaped mountain and a cape on the south shore of the Crimea, 2.5 km northeast of Gurzuf. Height, 572 m. The slopes are steep and precipitous. The Aiudag is composed of magmatic rocks and is a laccolith. It is covered by forests and thickets. The Lenin Artek All-Union Pioneer Camp is located near Aiudag’s southwest foothill.

Mentioned in

References in periodicals archive

Like Mickiewicz, who wrote sonnets to "Alushta in the Daytime," "Alushta at Night," and "Aiudag," among others, Griboedov was captivated by the scenery along the coast.

Griboedovedenie: an introduction

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.