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The city was founded in 1784^[7] as a fortress during the Russian conquest of the Caucasus and was for many years the main Russian military base in the region.

The Georgian Military Highway, crossing the mountains, was constructed in 1799 to link the city with Georgia to the south, and in 1875 a railway was built to connect it to Rostov-on-Don andBaku in Azerbaijan. Vladikavkaz has become an important industrial center for the region, with smelting, refining, chemicals and manufacturing industries.

From 1931 to 1944 and from 1954 to 1990, its name in both Russian and Ossetic languages was Ordzhonikidze (Орджоники́дзе) (afterSergo Ordzhonikidze, a Georgian Bolshevik), and from 1944 to 1954 it was officially called Dzaudzhikau (Дзауджика́у) in Russian andDzæwdžyqæw (Дзæуджыхъæу) in Ossetic. Vladikavkaz resumed its old Russian name, in 1990, shortly before the dissolution of the Soviet Union; the official Ossetic name was reverted to Dzæwdžyqæw.

Vladikavkaz was fought over in both the Russian Civil War and World War II. In February 1919, the anti-Communist Volunteer Army under General Anton Denikin seized the city, before being expelled by the Red Army in March 1920. In November 1942, the forces of Nazi Germany tried unsuccessfully to seize the city but were repelled.

In 1999, 2008, and 2010, Vladikavkaz was a target of bombings.

Ethnic groups in the city (2002 data):^{[citation needed]}

• Ossetians: 59.51%
• Russians: 27.59%
• Armenians: 3.89%
• Georgians: 2.32%

I often hear a question: Is Russia a cheap or expensive country to visit?
Honestly, I do not know what to say. It could be both. Just a few years ago
Moscow it was at the top of the list of the most expensive cities in the world.
After the financial crisis of 1998 the situation changed, most of the businesses
realised that they should work for middle class, but still Moscow is expensive
for some things.

The most expensive is accommodation, you can get a decent luxury hotel room
for not less than $350, while 3-star hotels offer their rooms for $50-$100 a
night, and what you get is usually worse than what you expect for the money.
There are only a few budget accommodation options in Moscow: generally you can
get a crappy single for $20, and a crappy double for $30-$40. There are only
three hostels in Moscow, they offer a bed in a dorm room for $16 and higher.
Read more on accommodation below on this page.

The food is relatively cheap: if you cook yourself you’ll fit in 50-100R
($1.7-$3.5) a day, if you go to the restaurants only, expect to spend from 100
to 300 R ($3.5 – $10) a day – of course if you’re not up to the luxury stuff.

The transportation is very cheap: a ride on the metro is 5 R ($0.15), a bus,
a trolley, or a tram is 4 R ($0.13). A taxi will charge 50-200R ($1.7 – $7)
depending on your appearance and your ability to negotiate. You’ll have to pay
more than Russians to do sightseeing. Museums and famous sights charge about $3,
however there are some tricks, see in the appropriate sections of our site.

If you go partying, you can spend nothing or everything. Most of the clubs
don’t charge any entrance cover, however if you get to a concert expect to pay
$1-$10. A drink is usually about $1-$2. A meal is about $3-$4. There are some
‘high class’ clubs where you’ll have to leave about $30 to enter, and pay double
prices in the bars. Shopping is expensive, though there’s very much variety: all
the main fashion and casual wear brands are represented. The prices are about
20% higher than in Europe.

In short, expect to spend as much in Moscow as you would at any European city
and if you find yourself short of funds, here is an emergency tip: Call Western
Union at 797-2194 to find out the closest location or visit
www.westernunion.ru/eng/root.htm

Most business establishments accept the standard credit cards, Visa,
Mastercard, Amex, Discover, etc. The credit card company will usually provide
you with very favorable exchange rate. Using credit cards is always a safe bet!