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The Chechen Republic (pron.:/ˈtʃɛtʃɨn/; Russian: ЧеченÑÐºÐ°Ñ Ð ÐµÑпублика, Chechenskaya Respublika; Chechen: Ðохчийн РеÑпублика, Noxçiyn Respublika), commonly referred to as Chechnya (/ˈtʃɛtʃniÉ™/; Russian: ЧечнÑÌ, Chechnya; Chechen: Ðохчийчоь, Noxçiyçö), also spelled Chechnia or Chechenia, sometimes referred to as Ichkeria (English: Land of Minerals), is a federal subject (a republic) of Russia. It is located in the southeastern part of Europe in the North Caucasus mountains. The capital of the republic is the city of Grozny. Population: 1,268,989.
After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Chechen-Ingush ASSR was split into two: the Republic of Ingushetia and the Chechen Republic. The latter proclaimed the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, which sought independence. Following the First Chechen War with Russia, Chechnya gained de facto independence as the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria. Russian federal control was restored during the Second Chechen War. Since then there has been a systematic reconstruction and rebuilding process, though sporadic fighting continues in the mountains and southern regions of the republic. |
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