Chechen Republic

British  

noun

1. Also called: Chechenia.   Chechnya.  a constituent republic of S Russia, on the N slopes of the Caucasus Mountains: major oil and natural gas resources; formed an Autonomous Republic with Ingushetia from 1936 until 1944 and from 1957 until 1991; declared independence from Ingushetia in 1992; fighting between Chechen separatists and Russian forces (1994–96) led to de facto independence: reoccupied by Russia in 1999–2000. Capital: Grozny. Pop: 1 100 300 (2002). Area: 15 700 sq km (6010 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Also targeted was the advisor to the governor of Belgorod, the commissioners for children's rights in the Kaluga and Rostov regions, and the chairman of the government of the Chechen Republic, among others.

From Reuters • Aug. 24, 2023

“Our aim is the liberation of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria,” a Chechen fighter said, using the name of the erstwhile self-declared republic, “and to help all the nations who want it, to gain freedom.”

From New York Times • Jan. 8, 2023

These forces include individual volunteers and National Guard units that are usually dedicated to securing the rule of Ramzan Kadyrov, leader of the Chechen Republic.

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2022

Kyiv alone has more than twice the population of the entire Chechen Republic.

From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2022

Oliver later posted a photograph on Twitter of himself with a cat, asking Kadyrov if it was his, leading to an Instagram protest from the head of the Chechen Republic .

From The Guardian • May 24, 2016