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Chechnya

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 »

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Chechnya

Chechnya, CHEHCH nyuh, is a Russian republic in the northern Caucasus Mountains. It was once part... More >>

Dagestan

Dagestan, dah guh STAHN, also spelled Daghestan, is a republic of Russia on the west shore of the... More >>

Ingushetia

Ingushetia, ihng guh SHEH tee uh, is a republic of Russia. Its capital is Magas, and its largest... More >>


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