Luchek

Luchek (Russian: Лучек; Rutul: Лычек (Lychek)) is a rural locality (a selo) and the administrative centre of Luchekskoye Rural Settlement, Rutulsky District, Republic of Dagestan, Russia. Population: 758 (2002 Census);^[3] .

Luchek Russian: Лучек Rutul: Лычек (Lychek)[1]
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Coordinates: 41°36′N 47°18′E[2]
Country	Russia
Region	Republic of Dagestan
District	Rutulsky District
Time zone	UTC+3:00

Luchek (like the village Rutul) is the historical and political center of the Rutulian state formations. In 1895, Luchek became the Center of the Luchek Wilayah of the Samur okrug (district). In 1926 - the Center of the Luchek Section of the Samur district.^[4]

Geography

Luchek is located at the height of 1679m, 13 km northwest of Rutul (the district's administrative centre) by road.^[5]

History

In all known medieval documents about the Rutul Federation, Luchek is mentioned as one of the key settlements of this state.^[6]

Nationalities

Rutulians live there.