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Avtury (Russian: Автуры; Chechen: Ойтур) is a rural locality (a selo) in Shalinsky District of the Chechen Republic, Russia, located on the Khulkhulau River, 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) east of Shali. Population: 14,988 (2010 Census); 18,330 (2002 Census).
Map of Avtury, Chechnya, Russia, 366306
It was supposedly founded in the 14th century, soon after the area was abandoned by the Mongols and Tatars. During the Caucasian War, Avtury was a combat area between Imam Shamil and the Russian troops.
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