Since 16 October 1924 it belonged to North Caucasus Krai .
The Oblast was formed in 1921 as the Kabardin Autonomous Oblast before becoming the Kabardino - Balkar Autonomous Oblast on 16 January 1922 .
Since 16 October 1924 Oblast belonged to North Caucasus Krai .
The Oblast was formed in 1921 as the Kabardin Autonomous Oblast before becoming the Kabardino - Balkar Autonomous Oblast on 16 January 1922 .