a town of European Russia, in the government of Caucasus, is situated on the Terek, near the pass of the Caucasus named Derial, 136 miles S.E. of Stavropol, and 148 N.W. of Tiflis. It is built principally of wood and clay, and the houses are in general no more than one storey high; but the numerous and beautiful gardens which the town contains give it an appearance of great cheerfulness. There is a Greek and a Roman Catholic church, the latter of which is a fine edifice. The inhabitants depend chiefly on the produce of their gardens and vineyards. Manufactures of leather and brandy are also carried on to some extent. Mozdok has also a considerable trade with Georgia and the other parts of Russia. Pop. (1849) 10,869.