This Russian exclave has a dark past 🇷🇺

Adygea is a geographical oddity in the North Caucasus. This ethnic republic is completely surrounded by Krasnodar Krai, making it a rare example of an enclave. But this curious detail has its basis in the turbulent and tragic history of the region’s native people - the Circassians - and their relationship with the central Russian state. It's a story of distrust, war and genocide. Join me on an aimless ramble around the region's capital city, Maykop. This is the first part of our Adygea quest. The second, and more interesting, part is here:    • Solo in a Russian exclave village | Outsid...   Instagram:   / joemorgan1