Timeless history of the Russian Empire ...

Russian influence on the world stage and Russian Political intrigue continue to make world news headlines. The Russian culture is steeped in a proud tradition of loyalty and honor. 

Importantly, the Russian Winter Olympics in Sochi --took place during the winter of 2014; therefore, it is of great interest to look at the history of this region, as represented in the Vladikavkaz Railroad Banknotes of 1918. 

History of the Russian Revolution, The Caucasus, and Russian political and social intrigue are represented on this amazingly rare note. 

The note was issued 1 September 1918 with black on light maroon and light blue. There is an underprint of the building on the note's face and the map of the railroad line on  the back.

At the time of issue, the average wage worker in Tsarist Russia 22 rubles  per month

On the back, you will see the  Caucasus map which illustrates the company's main rail road line running from Rostov-on-the-Don to Petrovsk and Baku. This map most certainly adds  interest and appeal to collectors world-wide.  Certainly, the history as represented on this note is significant!

The Russian Revolution saw the whole country disintegrate into regions with armies that were acting autonomously of any government claiming to be in control. The North Caucausus region in southern Russia was no exception to the rule, but while much of the paper money was often issued by civil authorities or the military, this particular note was issued by a commercial concern, in this case the Vladikavkaz Railroad Company.

During 1918 they issued some of the loveliest designed notes into circulation in that region from Rostov-Na-Don and into the Caucausus mountains. 
So here is a bit of history about  the town of Vladikavkaz which is located in the  northern end of the Caucasus Mountains. 
Current population of Vladikavkaz is primarily Russian, Ossetian, Armenian, and Georgian.  
Vladikavkaz was founded in 1784 as a fortress during the Russian conquest of the Caucasian region. For t his region, Vladikavkaz has been the longtime military and polical center of Russia  in this Caucasus region. The name of this town changed many times but in 1990, Vladikavkaz name became its official name.  

VLADIKAVKAZ RAILROAD BANKNOTES - 1918

The City of Vladikavkaz lies at the northern foot of the Caucasus Mountains on the Terek River and is the capital of the Republic of North Ossetia. The city was founded in 1784 as a fortress during the Russian conquest of the Caucasus and was for many years the main military base in the region. In 1875 a railway was built to connect Vladikavkaz to Rostov-on-Don and Baku in Azerbaijan.
A beautifully detailed map of this rail line is featured on the reverse of these notes of 1918.

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