Gagra
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Gagra is a seaside climatic health resort on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, known for its subtropical vegetation, mild climate, and year-round sanatorium facilities. The 1930s encyclopedia article details its geographical setting, meteorological data, and medical infrastructure under the Abkhazian Health Administration.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
GAGRA, a seaside climatic station on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, 75 km by highway southeast of Sochi. The high, stern ridges of the Main Caucasus Range (1,850 m above sea level) closely approach the sea and form a narrow coastal strip 5-6 km in length, turned into a wonderful park with subtropical vegetation. Therapeutic means: mild climate, good beach, and sea bathing. Average annual temperature +15°; average winter temperature +8°, summer +22°. Polyclinic with electro-photo-hydrotherapeutic department, warm sea baths, and an X-ray room. Sanatorium, boarding houses, rest homes, hotels. Season is year-round. The resort is under the jurisdiction of the Main Health Resort Administration of Abkhazia.
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“Gagra.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/gagry/