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

"I sincerely congratulate ... Adam Kadyrov on his appointment to an important position in the security service of the head of the Chechen Republic!"

From Reuters • Nov. 5, 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

The story goes that, a quarter-century ago, a lumbering, poorly trained battalion of Russian conscripts managed to capture the train station in Grozny, an ancient fortress city in the 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

“He is insulting all those residents of the Chechen Republic who voted for President Kadyrov,” said Mr. Kosachev, one of two Russian delegates who abstained from Tuesday’s vote.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2010