Chechnya, CHEHCH nyuh, is a Russian republic in the northern Caucasus Mountains. It was once part of the Soviet Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Republic. In 1991, Chechnya began a drive for independence from Russia, a goal it has pursued for centuries. More »
Ingushetia, ihng guh SHEH tee uh, is a republic of Russia. Its capital is Magas, and its largest... More >>