Kyzyl is the capital city of the Republic of Tuva within the Russian Federation. The city was founded in 1914 as Belotsarsk. It was rena…Kyzyl is the capital city of the Republic of Tuva within the Russian Federation. The city was founded in 1914 as Belotsarsk. It was renamed Hem-Beldir from 1918 to 1926. When the city was the capital of Tannu Tuva, it was named Kyzyl Hoto. In September 2014, Kyzyl celebrated its 100th anniversary as a city.