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A stroller that comes with an infant car seat and infant car seat base included

• Jogging Travel System
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Convenience

• Carry Cot Compatible
• Car Seat Compatible
• Expandable Canopy

The stroller can be folded using only one-hand, providing on-the-go convenience

• One-Touch Brakes
• Removable Child's Tray

The Slide2Me™ height-adjustable seat can easily be adjusted to 3 height positions to bring baby closer to you for face-to-face smiles and close-up interactions

• Standing Fold
• Water Repellant Canopy
• Adjustable Footrest
• Infant Pramette Mode
• Reclining Seat

Suspension helps provide a smoother and more comfortable ride for baby

Versatility

• Carry Handle
• Fixed Seating
• Grows with Family
• Locking Front Swivel Wheels

With reversible seating, also known as modular seating, you can attach the seat rear-facing or foward-facing on the stroller. With this versatility, your little can face you or face the world!

• Rubber Tires

Stroller Usage

• Removable Tray
• Front Lock Wheels
• Fixed-Seating

Car Seat Installation

The LATCH system allows you to securely install your car seat by connecting the lower anchor connectors built into your car seat to the lower anchors built into your vehicle. This is an installation method that does not require the vehicle seat belt.

• Level Indicator Tooltip Tooltip Tooltip Tooltip Indicates the correct recline angle during car seat installation. Recline must be upright enough to protect baby during crash and reclined enough so that baby can breathe comfortably Close
• Adjustable Recline
• Adjustable Base
• SnugLock Installation Technology

Carry handle adjusts with one hand to make getting baby in and out easy

Provides an additional layer of rear-facing safety by limiting rotation of the seat and your child in the event of an impact.

Make every outing with your baby special with Graco® travel systems. Our travel system is designed to maximize safety and comfort so you can enjoy your trips with your little one without the hassle. With our matching stroller and car seat combo, we provide both compact stroller and full-size stroller designs that include adjustable systems to make mobility easier for mom or dad. The adjustable base ensures a secure car seat installation in the car so you always have peace of mind when out and about with Graco® travel systems, no trip will ever be too much trouble!

Graco Modes 3 Lite DLX Travel System with SnugRide 35 Lite LX Infant Car Seat

• Includes infant car seat, base and stroller
• Reclining seat converts to an infant bassinet
• Toddler seat can sit both rear- and forward-facing for your growing child

Description

The Graco Modes 3 Lite DLX Travel System comes with a sporty 3-wheel frame and the top-rated SnugRide 35 Lite LX Infant Car Seat and Base.

For an easy travel system, remove the toddler seat and click the infant car seat directly to the frame. This allows you to easily transition a sleeping baby from the car to the stroller. You can also create a cozy infant bassinet by converting the reclining seat and adjustable calf support.

While riding in the toddler seat mode, adjust the seat to sit rear- or forward-facing. The lightweight, sturdy frame makes it convenient to take on the go and makes trips of any length with baby easier.

For improved maneuverability, the locking front-swivel wheel provides maximum control. When you’re done, the stroller has a one-hand self-standing fold for convenience.

More good-to-knows: the stroller features a removable child’s tray with two cup holders, a parent’s tray with storage and 2 cup holders and an extra-large storage basket allow you to keep essentials nearby.

What we  love  about it

• Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX Infant Car Seat: from 4-35 lbs and up to 32”
• Stroller: Up to 50 lbs
• Adjustable calf support grows with your child, allowing you to find the most comfortable position
• One-hand, self-standing fold for easy storage
• Parent’s tray with 2 cup holders and a storage compartment offers a place to store keys and drinks
• Removable child’s tray with cup holders to store your child’s drinks and snacks as you stroll
• Locking front swivel wheel for improved maneuverability
• Multi-position reclining seat ensures baby’s comfort
• Large storage basket holds child and parent essentials
• Convertible 3- or 5-point harness grows with your child
• Meets Disney size requirements

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Best Answer: The whole travel system weighs around 45 lbs and the car seat alone is a bit over 12 lbs. When folded, the stroller is 41.5" H x 25.75" W x 16" D. The SnugRide car seat is 27.4" H x 15.5" W x 18.07" D.

Best Answer: This travel system already includes a Graco SnugRide Lite Infant Car Seat Base.

Best Answer: These do have sporty wheels and may be good for the occasion jog. However, the Graco Modes is not a true jogging stroller and doesn't feature the tether strap for jogging.

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Best Answer: The stroller can hold a child up to 50 lbs. The car seat can be used from 4-30 lbs and up to 30”.

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Graco Modes 3 Lite Platinum Travel System

The Graco modes 3 lite platinum travel system gives you 3 strollers in 1 with a 1-hand fold, and the SnugRide SnugLock 35 DLX infant car seat. This lightweight yet sturdy stroller converts to an infant stroller and features a modular stroller seat.

• 3 strollers in 1- infant car seat carrier, infant stroller, and toddler stroller to stroll from infant to toddler
• Click Connect technology provides a one-step, secure attachment of infant car seat to stroller
• Reclining seat converts to an infant stroller in both rear-facing and forward-facing modes
• Reversible stroller seat can face parent or the world, for just the right ride as baby grows
• Includes the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35 DLX infant car seat for rear-facing infants from 4-35 lbs and up to 32"
• Adjustable calf support grows with your child, allowing you to find the most comfortable position
• One-hand fold for easy storage
• Removable child's tray with cup holder to store your child's drinks and snacks as you stroll
• Parent's tray with 2 cup holders and a storage compartment offers a place to store keys and drinks
• Locking front swivel wheel and never-flat, all-terrain tires provide a smooth ride for baby
• 1 year limited warranty
• This item purchased online must be returned to the vendor by mail only. This item cannot be returned to Macy's stores.
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73 star ratings & reviews

Material quality is poor… not better finishing

Poor materials quality built…👎 unfortunately, the material quality fell far short of my standards. Despite the promising features and attractive price point, the poor craftsmanship and subpar materials make it a regrettable buy.

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2 year long term report: great system!

We bought this travel system for our first son, who just turned 2. Most reviews are from people who just bought it, some haven't even truly tried it yet, so here is what I can say about 2 years of DAILY use. The car seat is lightweight and easy to use. Only complaint is that the handle bar needs to be put in each individual position to get all the way back or front. Not a big deal. Never had an accident, but always felt safe with it. The stroller is a true work horse. While this isn't the cheapest one on the market, we didn't want to spend too much money at first and go from there. Since then, we have logged about 2,500 (yes, 2.5k!) miles with the stroller on daily walks and errands. It moves easily, the car seat and stroller seat are easy to click in and remove, turn around, switch out, whatever you need. The stroller seat folds COMPLETELY flat, so great for naps. Here is the deal: it's not THE smoothest ride; doesn't fold down THE smallest; doesn't have THE biggest storage basket. BUT it does all those things pretty well, and that is a very rare case especially at this price point. We walk on gravel paths and terrible sidewalks and my kid has never complained about it being too bumpy. It folds down small enough to easily fit in my tiny sedan trunk with plenty room to spare for groceries. We do grocery runs and easily fit everything in the basket our family of 3 needs for a couple of days, plus a soccer ball and snacks. It's easy to push and steer even with one hand and fully loaded (or by my toddler). One suggestion for improvement: the peek-a-boo flap is just hanging loosely, so if it's windy it constantly moves open and closed by itself which can be annoying. I added some sticky velcro dots, problem solved. If you want a flashy show-off stroller that's the best at everything, this is not for you. If you need something virtually indestructible (2.5k miles, on all kinds of terrain, not even a squeaky wheel) that will get you where you need to go for years to come without fail, just get the Modes 3 Lite. We are now expecting no. 2 and I wish this existed as a double version.

Recommends this product

I really like the convenience of this stroller. It is very easy to pack up in the car. I do often have trouble lining up the car seat in the stroller, I wish that the guides on the side were either more obvious or easier to feel. Although I like how lightweight the stroller is, I feel like it could be sturdier. It seems very tippy when going over bumps.

My baby is now 7 months i like how convenient it is to put baby in with the car seat and to close the stroller is supper easy. The problem comes with the infant seat one of the straps adjusting clip thing broke and now idk what happened but the seat won’t go up it can only stay laying down i don’t know how to fix it. Closing the stroller with the attachment is harder and you need to make sure you don’t scratch the handle for that.

Easy to assemble. Easy glad. Little disappointed in thickness of the stroller bed

Okay....for young infants

I’ve been using this stroller for 10 months now. I had no problems with it when using it mostly with the infant car seat but now that my baby is growing and I’m using the toddler seat, I’m starting to like it less and less. The sun shade has to stay all the way up or all the way down which is annoying because then I can't see my baby or sometimes I only need half of the shade. Second, the calf support DOES NOT stay in place no matter what. It’ll stay up for a couple of seconds but once baby puts a little weight on it or I hit a bump in the sidewalk, it’ll flip down. Third, in order to fold stroller I have to separate the stroller seat from the frame and then put it in the trunk with the toddler seat. I can leave the toddler seat on, but both options take up SO MUCH space and there's no room left in my trunk. Neither option is optimal. The stroller with the toddler seat is heavy and bulky and I'm a smaller person. The height is not adjustable. There are some pros such as the trays for parent and baby, the one hand fold, and the fact that baby can face in or out, but that's about it. Now I understand why parents spend so much money on their strollers.

We have loved this stroller up until our baby has grown out of the car seat. I rather him be facing me while he is in the stroller. He fits in the toddler portion just great but I can't seem to find how to fold up the stroller when the toddler part is facing me. Does this mean I have to take the toddler portion off every single time to put it in my car? Kinda inconvenient.

Does not come apart to wash.

I love the ease of the stroller. Have had it for two years. However you cannot take it apart to wash the pad of the stroller. Spot cleaning only works for so long.

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Modes 3 Lite Platinum Travel System

$ 489.99 Original price was: $489.99. $ 399.99 Current price is: $399.99.

• 3 strollers in 1: Infant Car Seat Carrier, Infant Stroller, and Toddler Stroller to stroll from infant to toddler
• Click Connect technology provides a one-step, secure attachment of infant car seat to stroller
• Reclining seat converts to an infant stroller in both rear-facing and forward-facing modes
• Reversible stroller seat can face parent or the world, for just the right ride as baby grows
• Includes the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35 DLX Infant Car Seat for rear-facing infants from 4-35 lb and up to 32 in
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The Graco Modes 3 Lite Platinum Travel System gives you 3 strollers in 1 on a sporty 3-wheel frame, with a 1-hand fold and the SnugRide SnugLock 35 DLX infant car seat. This versatile 3-in-1 stroller with a lightweight yet sturdy frame grows with your child from infant to toddler. Click the included infant car seat directly into the frame to stroll from day one. The reclining seat and adjustable calf support can then convert the stroller into an infant stroller. And the reversible stroller seat allows your child to face you or the world as you stroll. The lightweight, sturdy frame makes it convenient to take on the go, with both quick and long trips with baby made easier!

• Adjustable calf support grows with your child, allowing you to find the most comfortable position
• One-hand fold for easy storage
• Removable child’s tray with cup holder to store your child’s drinks and snacks as you stroll
• Parent’s tray with 2 cup holders and a storage compartment offers a place to store keys and drinks
• Locking front swivel wheel and never-flat, all-terrain tires provide a smooth ride for baby

Specifications:

Recommended Use

Infant Car Seat: Rear-Facing Only, 4-35 lb, Up to 32″, head must be at least 1″ below top of car seat;

Stroller holds child up to 50 lb for years of comfortable strolling

Care & Maintenance

• CLEANING SEAT PAD: To clean seat pad, spot clean using mild soap and warm water
• CLEANING HARNESS: Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. Do not immerse harness straps or latch strap in water.
• CLEANING HARDGOODS: Metal and plastic parts may be cleaned with mild soap & cool water CLEANING BODY SUPPORT *on select models: Wash removable body support in cold water on delicate cycle and line dry
• WHEEL MAINTENANCE: Use light oil if wheels squeak

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Graco Modes 3 Lite Trio Review: We Try A New 3-In-1 Travel System

If you’re looking for a travel system, read our graco modes 3 lite review.

Have you heard about the new Graco Modes 3 Lite Trio? It’s a brand new three-in-one travel system, suitable from birth to 15kg, that comes with the Graco SnugRide first stage infant car seat, baby carrycot and toddler seat all as part of the package.

Sounds intriguing, and in an impressive display of pram-product Tetris, it all arrives in one box.

Here’s Our Graco Modes 3 Lite trio review:

We’re working with Graco and our next review is of the Graco Modes 3 Lite Trio; so what did we think?

Firstly, What Type Of Pram Is The Graco Modes 3 Lite? 

• The Graco Modes 3 Lite Trio is a three-wheeled travel system that offers up to seven different modes of travel, from the car seat through to rear-facing and forward facing seat
• It’s suitable up to about three years old.
• It has a five-point safety harness, FastAction one second fold (really…more on this later) 
• It also has ClickConnect technology to make it easy to add and remove the various seat configurations.

Testing Out The Modes 3 Lite Trio

Having a  two-year-old we’re well past the baby carry cot and car seat stage – you can see them in the video – so we’ve been testing it out with the forward facing stroller mode. Although the two-year-old was having a ‘no photos’ day, hence her older sister stepping in…

As part of our Graco Modes 3 Lite Trio review, we filmed an unboxing video of us taking everything out and assembling the pram. So what’s in the box and how easy is it to assemble?

(More about our  Pokemon Christmas jumpers  here!).

How Easy Was The Graco Pram To Assemble?

The Graco Modes 3 Lite was reasonably easy to assemble – the biggest issue we had was with the back wheels, which were fairly fiddly and took a while for us to get right. But apart from that it is easy to assemble and also to change the configurations (the seat / cot / car seat clips in to the frame).

What We Liked From Our Graco Modes 3 Lite Trio Review:

• The FastAction Fold: An amazing design feature is the fold on the pram. It is SO simple –  you just pull the fabric lever that’s on the seat – and quick, it folds in seconds, actual seconds. Considering it’s taken me an embarrassingly long while to master the fold on most of the prams we’ve had this is a big bonus (I demonstrate this at the end of the video, so make sure you watch!).
• The shopping basket: It’s huge! I know there’s more to prams than the shopping basket but it makes life easier (especially in those days when going to the shop is all you do).
• The colour scheme: I’m not a massive fan of patterned prams and so this simple design is perfect.
• The design: For a travel system it’s pretty light – even with the toddler seat in – but still really sturdy. And it’s still comfortable, though – both girls liked the deep, padded seat and even my very tall four-year-old who is way past pram age could sit in it.

What We Didn’t  Like About Our Graco Modes 3 Pram Review:

• A big sticking point for us is the big back wheel span. We live in a standard-sized Victorian terrace house and the pram only just fits down our hall; we also really struggled to get it in and out of the front door unless it was at an awkward angle. The bus is usually our litmus test for prams and I wouldn’t take the Graco Modes 3 Lite on unfolded as the back wheels are too wide to fit comfortably down the aisle and it would take up most of the pram space.
• The handle height:  You can’t adjust the handle so it’s permanently at one height. I’d expect than on an umbrella fold but not a travel system.
• The cup holder: I’m not a massive fan of this as a permanent feature on any pram. On the Graco car seats the cup holder is removable, which I think would be a better pram feature. Although saying that the girls loved this most of all:

But the biggest plus point is the price. It retails at £389 for *everything.* Considering most people buy a pram then pay extra for the car seat, car seat adapters, carry cot, foot muff and so on, this is really good value for money.

As in our Graco Milestone review,  we liked the fact this is a baby product that will last your child a lot longer without you having to buy any additional extras. It’s sturdy and light for a travel system. and the fold is make-your-life-easier fantastic. You’d get the greatest benefit buying this from birth so you can use the car seat and carrycot (it would be a waste to buy this as a stand-alone stroller for a toddler). But if you’re looking for a more budget-friendly pram or travel system that doesn’t compromise on features – and you don’t have small hallways – then this is a really good option. More info on the Graco website.

If you liked our Graco Modes 3 Lite Trio review then read our Quinny Moodd review , tips for using public transport in London with a pram , how to get a baby on board badge and post-natal depletion – do you have it?

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December 16, 2016 at 10:40 am

Great review Gill! Loving the sound of the FastAction Fold. Also – NICE BLUE WALL!

December 16, 2016 at 12:15 pm

The best thing is the drink (doll) holder – how cute! Great review and as Alison says, that’s a fabulous wall! x

Eleanor (TheBristolParent)

December 17, 2016 at 8:58 am

I love a cup holder, but mainly because it’s the only thing my trusty Baby Jogger doesn’t have! Great review, and you look fab in that colour coat, btw. x

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• Mom can use this stroller in Travel System mode, or with the infant car seat or toddler seat directly on the frame. Both seats are reversible so baby can face mom or the world
• Includes Graco's SnugRide SnugLock 30 Infant Car Seat, for rear-facing infants from 4-35 lbs. and up to 32"
• Click Connect system provides a one-step, secure attachment of infant car seat to stroller
• Features air-filled rubber tires, suspension, a safety tether, and reflectors for the ultimate jogging experience
• Extra large canopy with breathable mesh includes a UV50 rating to keep little one shaded, and cool, while out
• Graco ProtectPlus Engineered: a combination of the most rigorous crash tests that helps protect your child in frontal, side, rear & rollover crashes; additional testing based on the New Car Assessment Program and for extreme car interior temperatures

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Modes 3 Lite Travel System

Travel system (1 way):.

Includes the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 30 infant car seat, which attaches directly to the stroller. Baby rides rear-facing in the car from 4 to 35 pounds, and up to 32" long.

Car Seat on Frame (2 Ways):

SnugRide 30 infant car seat can be placed directly into the stroller frame, rear-facing or front-facing.

Toddler Stroller (2 Ways):

Toddler seat adjusts for your growing child to sit comfortably both rear- and front-facing. Holds a child up to 50 pounds.

The Perfect Travel System For:

• Children between 4 and 50 lb
• Children up to 45 inches
• Parents looking to purchase a stroller and infant car seat

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About Graco

Graco is one of the world’s most recognized and trusted baby product companies, providing parenting solutions for over 60 years. Our innovation is rooted in safety, durability, and one of the best intentions of loving parents.

Product Description

Graco's Modes 3 Lite Travel System gives you 5 ways to ride on a sporty 3-wheel frame, signature FastAction Fold and Graco's SnugRide SnugLock 30 infant car seat. 5 ways to ride includes infant car seat on frame facing parent or the world, stroller seat on frame facing parent or the world, or traditional travel system. Innovative fold design lets you fold 2 ways to store the stroller with or without the toddler seat. The lightweight, sturdy frame makes it convenient to take on-the-go and makes quick, and long, trips with baby easier!

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Customers like the design, ease of assembly, and lightweight of the stroller. They mention it has a beautiful design, subtle colors, and is easy to move around. Customers also appreciate the comfort, quality, and versatility of the product.

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Customers like the beautiful design of the stroller. They mention it's lightweight, easy to handle, and clean. Customers also appreciate the subtle colors and matching infant car seat and base.

"I love this stroller it’s totally a 5 in 1 and worth buying. The print is so cute and it’s super lightweight...." Read more

"...The matching infant car seat and base are also an added bonus! I love the different position and ways you can put this stroller together!!" Read more

"...Other than that I love the lightweight of it and the subtle colors . Just upset about the folding part at the airport or even being out." Read more

"...Folds up in seconds. Beautiful designs . Love the different seating options and easy to change seat around to different positions" Read more

Customers find the stroller easy to assemble. They mention it's convenient and easy to get to the basket underneath even when the child is laying down.

"...The print is so cute and it’s super lightweight. Super easy to setup and I love the fact that my baby can grow into this once she gets older...." Read more

"This travel system is amazing! It is easy to assemble and very lightweight when put together...." Read more

"...Super lightweight, easy to assemble , and SAFE!" Read more

"Better than I expected. Moves around so easily, easy to put together , huge basket underneath that is easy to get to even when child is laying down...." Read more

Customers appreciate the lightweight of the stroller. They mention it's easy to use and compact.

"...The print is so cute and it’s super lightweight . Super easy to setup and I love the fact that my baby can grow into this once she gets older...." Read more

"...They were both compact enough . I have a compact vehicle and still have plenty of trunk room...." Read more

"...It is easy to assemble and very lightweight when put together . The matching infant car seat and base are also an added bonus!..." Read more

"... Super lightweight , easy to assemble, and SAFE!" Read more

Customers appreciate the stroller's value for money. They say it's a good product and an amazing set.

"I love this stroller it’s totally a 5 in 1 and worth buying . The print is so cute and it’s super lightweight...." Read more

"...on purchasing a stroller system until i came across this, the value is unbeatable . Super lightweight, easy to assemble, and SAFE!" Read more

" Great value for the price . All strollers are bulky and heavy, I wish it was lighter and folded up more compactly" Read more

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Customers find the stroller easy to transport. They mention it's lightweight, easy to handle, and carry. Customers also appreciate the smooth ride and the seating options.

"...Another plus it’s really easy to move around the traction on the wheels are great." Read more

"This travel system is amazing ! It is easy to assemble and very lightweight when put together...." Read more

"Better than I expected. Moves around so easily , easy to put together, huge basket underneath that is easy to get to even when child is laying down...." Read more

"...The stroller is a smooth and easy ride . It’s light weight and a space saver." Read more

Customers like the comfort of the stroller. They say it's very comfortable for the baby, comfortable to hold, and clean.

"...haven’t had the issue ever again and I still use this career is comfy to hold especially when your carrying and I love how it clicks on the frame..." Read more

"...It's very comfortable for the baby and I love the Addison print." Read more

"Beautiful design, lightweight, easy to handle/carry and clean, baby loves it and naps peacefully on the go" Read more

"I’m happy with this purchase. Nice and easy to drive. Really comfortable for baby " Read more

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the stroller. They mention it's great.

"...The stroller is tastefully made with most of the design on the inside so that the baby has something to look at...." Read more

"...So easy to latch in and out. Very well made ." Read more

"...The stroller seat can go facing away or towards you. Great quality !" Read more

" High Quality . Excellent Value." Read more

Customers appreciate the stroller's versatility. They mention it's lightweight, can be changed 5 different ways, and has beautiful designs. Customers also love the different seating options and say it's a great combo.

"...Folds up in seconds. Beautiful designs. Love the different seating options and easy to change seat around to different positions" Read more

"I love it. It's lightweight and you can change it 5 different ways . It's very comfortable for the baby and I love the Addison print." Read more

" Very versatile and easy manueverability..." Read more

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North Ossetia – Birthplace of Mystical Alania

Snow-capped mountains, deep gorges, popular shrines of traditional Ossetian religion, ancient watch tower, Dargvas, the city of dead and the most pleasant capital Vladikavkaz. Yes, rattling off all of North Ossetia’s wonders leaves you breathless, like the natural beauty of this Russian Republic. The place breathes history . Starting with the Alans, ancient warriors of the Caucasus region to World War II, when the Germany attempt to grab the oilfields of the Caucasus region was stopped right there.

Ossetian countryside with an ancient watchtower, so typical for the Caucasus region

Vladikavkaz- Ruler of the Caucasus North Ossetia

It took me a while to pronounce the name of North Ossetia’s lovely capital Vladikavkaz  without difficulty. Only when a local explained its meaning „Ruler of the Caucasus “ , it rolled from my lips like honey . Founded in 1784 as a Russian fortress, it control led the only road linking Russia and Georgia at that time . I am not ashamed to admit that I had not heard of this town before I decided to do this trip. This city is only a two hours flight from Moscow and served as my jumping board for all onward travel.

Approaching Vladikavkaz by plane

The Saint Petersburg of the Cauacus

Vladikavkaz rightly prides itself of this title. T he streets of the Old City are lined with late grand 19th and early 20th century houses built for Russian army officers and merchants. I spent the hot parts of the days in Kosta Khetagurov Park

and strolled the banks of   River Terek in the evening , I visited picturesque churches and the most beautiful Mukhtarov Mosque .

Mukhtarov Mosque on the Banks of the River Terek

It sits right on the river and I first thought it was a church, since I had never before seen a mosque made of brick stones. I was invited inside by the caretaker , only when I saw the carpet after entering, I realized where I was . Arriving so totally unprepared without a headscarf and short sleeves irritated some men and I spent less time there than I would have liked.

Prospekt Mira (Peace Avenue) with ist 19th century houses

When I got tired of walking Vladikavkaz I hoped on a tram and enjoyed the quiet pace of provincial life from this perspective. Another highlight was watching families in the amusement park overlooking the river . Nobody seemed to be in a hurry. I watched life go by sitting on a tree-covered bench on car-free Prospekt Mira (Avenue of Peace), visited museums or hang out in cafes. Night life was not always, but sometimes is was great. Unforgettable a bar packed with young people, a small band was playing and a local celebrity grabbed the mike. A group of young ladies took me under their wings, and I left with cherished memories.

Vladikavkaz’s nightlife, great music and lovely people

The other must visit is a Retro USSR bar which has been operating for 100 years . People squash into small cubicles holding large mugs of beer that have to be picked up at the counter. Our little group was such a novelty that the regulars keep buying us so many drinks that we could not possible down them all.

Retro USSR bar, locals bought us so much beer we had to pass it on  

Hotel Vladikavkaz- great for people watching

The best place to view the snow-covered mountain peaks surrounding Vladikavkaz was from the Old Bridge or my room at Hotel Vladikavkaz , which was also overlooking Terek R iver and the amusement park . My most exciting moments on my balcony were the arrivals of weeding parties , which was quite a commotion.

Wedding Party arriving a Hotel Vladikavkaz

The convoy of expensive cars could be heard long before they pulled into the parking lots. The honking was deafening once they arrived, young beautiful women and middle aged men were then ushered into the hotel by friends and family clapping and singing. Once I sneaked into one of the posh parties, the noise of the music was earsplitting, and I was not sure if it was that much fun for most of the guests.

The location of the hotel is awesome and its veranda a place to linger forever (great WIFI) and do some serious people watching.

View from my hotel window, amusement park near River Terek

Caucasus wrestlers

Wrestling has a long tradition in the Caucasian Republics of Ossetia, Chechnya and Dagestan. Each has its own statistics that make it the number 1! By pure accident I learned that Vladikavkaz has a famous state-of-the-art wrestling academy. Nothing would have stopped me from visiting. I enjoyed an English-speaking tour through the premises, gyms, top equipment, sauna, pool. The academy hosts teams from all over the world also the USA, the fee is € 50 a day and kids a young as 9 years old start their training here. 

Wrestling Academy Vladikavkaz

Unfortunately, there was no training session while I visited, only a kind of rugby baske t ball match . Life in the region comes to a stand-still, when two champions fight each other in a tournament, especially if it one of them is American.

Wrestling Academy in Vladikavkaz

Vladikavkaz and the Caucasus in World War II  

On the outskirts of Vladikavkaz a memorial reminds of the Russian soldiers fallen in the battle of Vladikavkaz. Right beside the memorial is a huge mass grave, it was exactly here where the Germany army was stopped in the Caucaus . Hitler’s focus was on the rich oilfields of the Caucasus, which ironically supplied the German tanks and plane with fuel between 1939 and 1941. Before Hitler’s invasion of the USSR, Germany received 910.000 tons of oil from Stalin’s USSR, which made the quick advance of the German army and the use of its plane possible.

Words War II Memorial near Vladikavkaz, the front line was right there, this is how far the Germany army advanced

World War II Memorial near Vladikavkaz

Dargavs – The City of the Dead

A grassy hill dotted with little white huts was my first view of Dargavs. The two-hour drive from Vladikavkaz (US30 for the taxi) took me through stunning scenery, snow—capped mountains, greens meadows. Of course, I had prepared myself for this excursion, but I was still overwhelmed by this necropolis. A total of 95 stone crypts rise up the hillside in a very organized manner.  At the back of the complex is a watch tower whose top part has been destroyed. It is said that the tower was placed there to watch over the resting souls.

City of Dead, Dargavs 35 little crypts perched on a h ill

The tombs themselves are shaped like huts with curved roofs going inwards in steps and pointed peaks at the top, typical of Nakh architecture. If there is no pointed peak that means the family had no more surviving sun. The crypts tell even more about a family, the higher they were, the higher was their social status. The really big ones held up to 100 corpses.

City of Dead- Dargavs

The bodies were put in what looked little small canoes and shoved into the tiny opening. In some of the crypts you could peak through tiny openings and see the bones, some even wrapped in fabrics. I was told that until not too long ago the corpses wore rings and necklaces. Unbelievable, but recently visitors lost the respect for the dead and stole these precious bits, so the remaining jewelry was taken to a nearby museum. Actually, the site was closed down two months before my arrival, since visitors took photos of themselves with skulls. Only recently had it reopened.

Body were shoved into the structure in small wooden canoe-like coffins

The drive back to Vladikavkaz was equally spectacular, first through a small gorge following a river and then up an unpaved road with stunning vista of snowcapped mountains.

Ossetia’s countryside

Here in Dargavs I learned there were different types towers: Signal towers were high up in mountain and narrow. Towers served also as fortresses when under attack, they were wider and had up to three floors, since people found shelter there. Also amazing the time span they were being built, starting in the 5th century BC till 18th Century

Modern Monaster ies, Medieval R ock- F ortress and Pagan Saints

Not too far from Vladikavkaz is Fiagdon Monastery, an all-male monastery, which was only completed 2002. The monks collect herbs for making tea and produce cheese and honey. It looks way to modern but since I passed by I stopped to take a look.

our little gang that went to South and North Ossetia together

Much more interesting was the Medieval rock-fortress in the village of Dzivgis , which I would not have recognized as such, since it blends perfectly into the high cliff it was built in. In case of an attack the population of the whole gorge could find protection there.

Medival fortress

The Uastyrdzhi monument  catches the unknow traveler by surprise. In Ossetian folklore Uastyrdzhi   is the name of Saint George. He is the patron of the male sex and travellers. It is forbidden for women to pronounce his name, instead they must call him  “the saint of men”. When following the Ossetian Military Road along the River Ardon, it suddenly pops out of the rock. The horse’s hoof is 120 cm, and the palm of George can fit a man. But that is not all. Another place where he is worshipped looks like a church, especially since two small bells hung from a pole right next to it. The story goes that the people kept the bell but also their ancient belief. Since the end of the USSR the cult of Uastyrdzhi has enjoyed renewed popularity.

Uastyrdzhi Memorial = the name of Saint George.

Every year in fall lots of people gather for a big festival to celebrate Uastyrdzhi. The worshipping involved toasts made by an elderly from a wooden mug, who is assisted by two young men. Inside the small museum was a big painting of the very man with a long white beard riding a white horse, the mug and a chain hanging from the ceiling, so typcial for Ossetia.

Inside little museum where Uastyrdzhi is being worshipped

Three Days of September 2004 – The Siege of Beslan School Nr 1

Beslan is a small quiet town in the Russian Republic of North Ossetia in the Caucasus . Its streets are lined with brick-stone houses shaded by chestnut-trees, well-tended flower gardens adorn the front and vegetable gardens the back. Beslan could serve as a cliché-like model for a pastoral painting, if there had not been those 3 days in September 2004. On September 1st, t he gym of Beslan ’ s School Nr 1 became the epicenter of the hostage taking that resulted in the death of 335 mostly women and children three days later .

The former gym of Beslan School Nr 1, now a memorial to remind the 335 victims that were kept there for three days with water and food

In Beslan neighbors, family and friends sit outside their houses, chat and a random car or person go by. Children play in the street and a stranger like me walking by causes attention. When I took photos of the flower gardens, some locals were so touched, they took me inside to show me the gardens behind, I was offered food, teach and sweets. 

Beslan: beautiful flower gardens in front of the houses

Local family invited me for lunch and showed off their garden

I stayed with a family who fed me during my three day stay since I could not detect any eatery. The woman had learned some basic English and with google translator we managed to communicate.

Natascha cooking in the super hot little kitchen

Tiny tables, require creativity, stool goes sideways

On September 1 st , 2004, n eatly dressed children with balloons and flowers arrived for the traditional first day-of-school ceremony accompanied by parents and relative s . This moment of joy and happiness suddenly turned into a unparallel ed drama that lasted for three day:  more than 1100 children, parents and teachers were taken hostage by a terrorist group demanding independence for Chechnya.

Water bottled remind of the relentless thirst the children and adults suffered from

Forced into the gym where temperatures reached 40 degrees, the hostages were denied water and food, while the over 30 terrorists planted bombs all over the building. On the third day in an abysmal chaos of explosions, fire and gunshots 335 people were killed. In the video „The Children of Beslan“ children who survived remember those three days, the best documentary in my eyes. Unfiltered, the children talk about what seems unspeakable.

The former gym of Beslan school Nr 1.

In the few sequences of the video that show the end of the siege, even the most uninformed viewer immediately realizes the absolute chaos that dominated the event. To this day, countless questions of the parents have remained unanswered.

Photos of the victims on the wall of the Former gym, most of them children, give the horrid numbers a face

The victims were buried in a new cemetery a bit outside of Beslan, all the tomb stone are made of the same stone, symbolizing the same tragic fate. I passed one grave with five tomb stones, all members of the same family. It is impossible to comprehend the grief and pain that still haunts Beslan.

Another tragic story of is the one of Vitaly Kaloyev , an architect and native of Vladikavkaz. He lost lost his wife and two small children when  two planes collided mid-air over Germany on June 1, 2002. Kaloyev held Peter Nielsen, the sole air traffic controller in Switzerland who was handling traffic the night of the collision, responsible. In 2004, Kaloyev travelled to the Swiss  town of Knoten where he killed Nielsen, who had since retired from air traffic work.

Later, after his release from prison, Kaloyev was appointed deputy minister of construction of North Ossetia-Alania . In 2016, upon retirement from the local Ossetian government, Kaloyev was awarded the highest regional medal by that government, the medal “To the Glory of Ossetia”. The medal is awarded for the highest achievements, improving the living conditions of the inhabitants of the region, for educating the younger generation and maintaining law and order.

Vital Kaloyev touching the grave of his wife and two children

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The North Ossetia - Alania Republic, Russia

The capital city of North Ossetia republic: Vladikavkaz .

The North Ossetia - Alania Republic - Overview

The Republic of North Ossetia - Alania is a federal subject of Russia located on the northern slope of the Greater Caucasus, part of the North Caucasian Federal District. Vladikavkaz is the capital city of the region.

The population of the North Ossetia - Alania Republic is about 688,100 (2022), the area - 7,987 sq. km.

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History of the North Ossetia - Alania Republic

From the first millennium BC, Koban culture was spread on the territory of present North Ossetia. It was named after the village of Koban located in Tagaur canyon, where ancient archaeological monuments were found. Since the 7th century BC, the Scythian tribes began to settle in the Central Caucasus.

Koban population assimilated among the Scythians and then the Sarmatians, some of whom switched to a settled agricultural economy. By the 2nd century AD, the Sarmatians of South-Eastern Europe and Central Asia united under a new name - the Alans. Like the Scythians, the Alans used Derbent pass and the passes of the Greater Caucasus for their raids.

In 372, the nomadic tribes of the Huns invaded Europe from Central Asia. This invasion was the reason of migration of the Alans to the most inaccessible mountain areas on both slopes of the Greater Caucasus mountain range. In the 6th-7th centuries, Alania was again a relatively powerful state with a dense network of well-fortified settlements, developed agriculture, trade and crafts. At the beginning of the 10th century, Orthodoxy became the state religion in Alania.

In the 12th century, Alania experienced the feudal period and was divided into principalities fighting against each other. They were unable to unite against the Mongols who invaded the region in the 13th century. In 1222, the Mongolian army defeated the Alanian army. In January 1239, after a three-month siege, the Alanian capital of Magas was captured. The Mongols ravaged the plain part of the country, but the resistance continued in the mountain areas.

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The final blow in a series of tragic events of the 13th-14th centuries was the invasion of the troops of Tamerlane in 1395. Almost all of the Alans were killed, the state of the Alans collapsed. The survivors took refuge in the mountains where they mingled with the local population of other language group and later became known as the Ossetians.

In the 15th-17th centuries, the Ossetians fought for survival in extremely cramped conditions of the mountains (the plain was occupied by Adygeyan tribes). In the 18th century, the Ossetians were in need for resettlement on the plane because of the extreme shortage of land. Ossetia was also important for Russia, as the region that controlled the strategic passes in the Caucasus.

In 1774, the territory of North Ossetia was among the first regions in the North Caucasus, which joined the Russian Empire. Vladikavkaz, founded in 1784, became the first Russian fortress in the area. In the 19th century, the Ossetians migrated from the mountains to the plains and outskirts of Mozdok.

In Soviet times, Ossetia was divided into two parts. The part north of the Caucasian ridge came under the jurisdiction of the RSFSR (present Russian Federation), the part to the south came under control of the Georgian SSR. In 1921, Ossetia became part of Gorskaya Soviet Republic. It received the status of an autonomous oblast in 1924. In 1936, it was reformed into North Ossetian Soviet Socialist Republic.

During the Second World War, fierce battles took place on the territory of the republic, the northern and western parts of North Ossetia were occupied by the Germans. In November, 1942, the German advance was stopped near Ordzhonikidze (Vladikavkaz). About 85,000 people were drafted into the Soviet Army in the republic and almost 45,000 of them were killed.

During the war, the territory inhabited by the Ingush, who were deported for “collaboration” with the Germans, was joined to North Ossetia. Empty villages were inhabited by the Ossetians from North Ossetia, the South Ossetian Autonomous District and inner districts of the Georgian SSR.

The Ingush, who returned home in the 1950s, were given back part of their former territory. Instead of Prigorodny district, which then belonged to North Ossetia, they received the land taken from Stavropol krai. But the Ingush demanded that the eastern part of Prigorodny district should be returned to them. In 1992, an armed conflict broke out because of territorial disputes.

In 1993, the region received a new name - the Republic of North Ossetia. In January 1995, it received its present name - the Republic of North Ossetia - Alania.

In the 1990s and in the early 21st century, several major terrorist attacks occurred on the territory of the republic related to the wars in Chechnya including the taking of hostages in the school #1 in Beslan in 2004. This terrorist act led to serious political consequences not only for the republic but also for Russia in general (the system of election of regional governors was abolished).

North Ossetia - Features

The territory of the Republic of North Ossetia - Alania stretches from north to south for 120 km, from west to east - 125 km. The highest peak is Mount Kazbek (5,033 meters). The Terek is the main river.

It is one of the most densely populated Russian regions. About half of the population lives in Vladikavkaz. The largest cities and towns are Vladikavkaz (298,800), Mozdok (41,000), Beslan (37,300), Alagir (19,400), Ardon (19,200). The national composition according to the 2010 census: Ossetians (64.5%), Russians (20.6%), Ingush (4.0%), Armenians (2.3%), Kumyks (2.3%), Georgians (1.3%).

The climate is moderately continental in the central part and foothills. The average temperature in January is about minus 3.2 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 20.4 degrees Celsius. The natural resources of the region include complex ores containing zinc, lead, copper, silver, dolomites, mineral water springs. Also there are several oil deposits. Forests cover about 22% of the territory.

The main industries of the republic are non-ferrous metallurgy, machine-building, mining (non-ferrous ores, construction materials), electronics, light, glass, food. Several large plants producing spirits are located in Vladikavkaz and Beslan.

Two main highways (Georgian Military Road and Transkam) pass through the territory of North Ossetia connecting Russia with the South Caucasus countries and the Middle East.

Tourism in North Ossetia - Alania

Since the middle of the 19th century, Ossetia was positioned as one of the tourist centers in the North Caucasus. The Soviet period was the next milestone in the development of a recreational complex of the republic. By the early 1990s, spa treatment and tourist-excursion services became an important part of the local economy.

Today, North Ossetia may serve as a basis for the creation of a large health resort agglomeration, comparable to well-known Sochi-Matsesta and the Caucasian Mineral Waters regions.

The geographical location of the republic allows to organize year-round ski resorts. In addition to traditional forms of recreation, there is great potential for the development of extreme forms of recreation, agricultural and ecological tourism. North Ossetian State Nature Reserve is located in the upper reaches of the Tsey, Ardon and Fiagdon rivers.

The rich historical heritage of North Ossetia is of great value. The republic has more than 1,500 historical and cultural monuments. Vladikavkaz trams are one of the oldest tram systems in Russia (1904).

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Hospitable and sunny Vladikavkaz, the capital of Russia’s Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, captures the heart with its colorful mountain landscapes, historic architecture, kind residents and vibrant local culture.

The city is located on the banks of the Terek River and is almost completely surrounded by mountains which, along with unique Northern Caucasian architecture, make this urban landscape rather irresistible. Upon arrival, luxurious mansions, unusual architecture, parks, museums, theaters, retro trams and cozy eateries serving famous Ossetian meat pies all clamber for visitors’ attention, often pulling them back for further visits.

As the largest city in Russia’s southern Caucasus, Vladikavkaz is the start and ending point for many regional tourist routes, so after enjoying the city sites be sure to continue onward to the surrounding natural attractions .

History of Vladikavkaz

Vladikavkaz Fortress was built in 1784 to provide protection for the Russian Empire along its southern border with Georgia. The name Vladikavkaz means “I own the Caucasus” and was chosen by Catherine the Great after the Russian Empire extended its power into the region. The fort served a vital protective role for many years even as wealthy merchants and retirees began investing in the region’s development, and in 1860 Vladikavkaz attained the status of city. Later in the 19th century, newly laid rail lines in the region led to an economic boom and to an influx of ethnic minorities whose diverse houses of worship and unique architecture can still be seen in the city today.

Vladikavkaz was awarded the title of City of Military Glory after successfully fighting off invading Nazis in World War II. Today it remains an ethnically diverse city with hundreds of Art Noveau and historic buildings. Although no longer a military outpost, Vladikavkaz remains a soulful city with a rich cultural life . Read more...

Vladikavkaz Architecture

The city of Vladikavkaz is famous for its architecture, and for good reason. The city grew rapidly between the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century due to the influx of high-ranking retired military personnel who built mansions and summer houses with their hefty pensions. It is believed that the presence of around 75 such individuals led to Vladikavkaz’s historic nickname "City of retired generals".

Today the historic city center is a chain of cozy avenues lined with many of these elegant mansions.

Prospekt Mira

Prospekt Mira (Mira Avenue) in Vladikavkaz is a kilometer-long boulevard which serves as the main pedestrian thoroughfare for the historic city center. It promises a pleasant walk amid slender two- and three-story merchants’ mansions, inviting coffee shops and other convenient photo opps.

Mukhtarov Mosque

Mukhtarov Mosque , also called Sunni Mosque, is an unmistakable landmark of Vladikavkaz. This delicately carved structure appears to have been lifted from the pages of a fairy tale and is often likened to Cairo mosques of the 10th-12th centuries. Built in the early 20th century, it remains an active mosque to this day.

Imperial Hotel

The main hotel in Vladikavkaz, Imperial Hotel on Mira Avenue has long been a city symbol. The fashionable accommodation was built in 1896, and although there were already 16 hotels in Vladikavkaz at the time, it quickly rose to prominence as the hotel of choice for the city’s most honored guests.

Other famous buildings in central Vladikavkaz include:

• Oganov Mansion (12 Mira Avenue)
• Mansion of the Lawyer Boehme (Pavlovsky Lane)
• Yastremsky Mansion (33 Sovetov Street)
• Khudyakovs’ Mansion (11 Mira Avenue)
• English Consulate Building (31 Lenin Street)

As you walk through the center of Vladikavkaz, you cannot miss these unique Northern Caucasian structures which preserve the memory of a bygone era .

Museums and Theaters

Many travelers who come to North Ossetia either visit Vladikavkaz in transit or skip it altogether in their rush to reach the Caucasus Mountains. However, it is here that life can be experienced in full swing and many options for leisurely activities can be found. Museums, theaters, cinemas, concert halls, parks and family entertainment venue all await you in Vladikavkaz.

At Opera and Ballet Theater , one of the largest musical theaters in the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, you can enjoy quality opera and ballet performances by professional dancers, singers and musicians.

Vakhtangov Theater is another large public theater that offers performances for both adult audiences and young viewers. The theater opened in 1871 to host performances produced by outstanding Russian playwrights, including an early performance of "Masquerade" by Mikhail Lermontov. Mikhail Bulgakov staged his earliest plays at Vakhtangov Theater, which regularly hosts renowned Russian actors and theatrical figures to this day.

Narty Horse Theater offers highly unusual performances which combine elements of choreography and circus art subtly interwoven with a dramatic plot. This performance will definitely appeal to family members of all ages!

At the North Ossetian Philharmonic , exemplary performances by an all-male choir are held regularly.

National Museum of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania is a museum, research center and exhibition complex with several branches, the main one of which is located in the city center at 11 Mira Avenue. Come get acquainted with a variety of historical findings which date back centuries. In total, the museum complex houses more than 4,000 exhibits which shed light on the history of the region and the peculiarities of the local culture.

M. S. Tuganov Art Museum , located at 12 Mira Avenue next to National Museum of the Republic, has amassed a large collection of works of fine art, including pieces by Levitan, Aivazovsky, Repin, Bryullov, Vereshchagin, Shishkin, Korovin and other acclaimed artists.

21st-Century Entertainment

As in any other major city in Russia, Vladikavkaz is home to a whole host of modern entertainment venues, including quests, laser clubs, time cafes and more .

Outdoor Vladikavkaz Attractions

While there are plenty of manmade attractions to see in Vladikavkaz, outdoor adventures also await travelers, both beyond city limits and even before you depart the mountain metropolis.

Table Mountain

Table Mountain , which at 3000 meters is the highest ridge in the Caucasus, rises above Vladikavkaz as an unmistakable feature of its natural landscape. Table Mountain is depicted on the coat of arms of both the Republic of Ingushetia and Vladikavkaz, for it is located on the border between the two entities. Due in part to the 4th-8th century ruins located on Table Mountain, North Caucasus residents have long viewed it as symbolic of Olympus.

Kosta Khetagurov Park

Kosta Khetagurov Park , the oldest park in the entire North Caucasus, consists of upper and lower terraces along the Terek River, shady pathways which provide welcome relief in the summer heat and a calming lake populated with swans. Cafes, boat rides and other entertainment options combine to create a fun and restful atmosphere .

Vladikavkaz Souvenirs

Like the rest of the Caucasus, the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania offers guests an exquisite array of gifts so you can carry the memory of a Vladikavkaz vacation home with you.

Among the most popular gifts are wine vessels in the shape of a horn, which often include an engraving on a metal border and may be either decorative or unpainted. Dishes, coasters, potholders, fragrant spices and delicious local pies are also popular souvenir choices from Vladikavkaz.

Specialty gifts for men include leather belts, wallets and decorative metal plates, all of which are made with embossed patterns, ornamentation or symbols of the republic such as horfreses, leopards, deer or double-headed eagles.

Women can be presented with openwork earrings, bracelets, pendants, combs and hair clips made of wood, as well as textiles or wool shawls in colorful oriental patterns. Ceramic products suitable for everyday use include coffee cups, small teapots, serving bowls and elegant jugs adorned with national motifs.

National costumes for both genders reflect the vibrancy of the North Caucasian culture of Vladikavkaz and can make an excellent souvenir for relatives and friends.

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