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The Chechen Republic
The Chechen Republic or, informally, Chechnya, (sometimes referred to as Ichkeria, Chechnia, Chechenia or Noxçiyn), is a federal subject of Russia. It is located in the Northern Caucasus mountains, in the Southern Federal District. It is bordered by Russia on the north, Ingushetia on the west, Republic of Georgia on the southwest and Dagestan to the east and southeast.
In November 1991, following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Chechnya's independence was declared from the Russian Federation. The following year, Checheno-Ingushetia was split into two separate republics; the Republic of Ingushetia which wanted to remain part of Russia and the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria (present day Chechnya) which sought independence.
Since 1994, two wars, terrorist campaigns that have included apartment bombings, suicide attacks, and large-scale hostage crises have occurred. Russian federal control has been re-established. Since then, systematic reconstruction has taken place, though unrest remains an issue.
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In November 1991, following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Chechnya's independence was declared from the Russian Federation. The following year, Checheno-Ingushetia was split into two separate republics; the Republic of Ingushetia which wanted to remain part of Russia and the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria (present day Chechnya) which sought independence.
Since 1994, two wars, terrorist campaigns that have included apartment bombings, suicide attacks, and large-scale hostage crises have occurred. Russian federal control has been re-established. Since then, systematic reconstruction has taken place, though unrest remains an issue.
(Source: http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Chechnya)