Integration a Hard Road for Young Chechen Men
Immigrants imbued with traditional values of masculinity and power can run into problems fitting into a different kind of society.
26 Apr 13
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Does Putin Hold all the Trump Cards?
With a draft bill for direct rule in Chechnya going through the Duma, concerted efforts are being made to bring a semblance of normality to the embattled republic
12 May 00
The Legacy of Separatism
The Russians are faced with the daunting task of tackling ecological damage caused by pre-war economic anarchy in Chechnya
23 Jun 00
Grozny Blast Divides Chechens
A month after a powerful explosion ripped through Grozny, Chechens are no closer to identifying who was behind it.
23 Jan 03
Chechens March on Europe – With a Ball
Celebrations in war-torn Chechnya as Terek Grozny win Russia’s football championship.
2 Jun 04
Chechen Election Offers Little Hope for Stability
Exclusion of advocates of separatism from assembly ballot underlines Chechnya’s democratic deficit.
25 Nov 05
Chechens Suffer Torture Hell
Chechnya full of traumatised people who’ve suffered torture but are reluctant to get help.
15 Feb 10
Alkhanov Wins Derided Chechen Poll
The favourite wins Chechnya’s presidential election, as expected – but few voters are in evidence.
2 Sep 04
ჩრდილოეთ კავკასიური მმართველობა
რუსეთმა სამხრეთ საზღვარზე კონტროლის შენარჩუნების სანაცვლოდ ადგილობრივი ავტორიტარი მმართველების მხარდაჭერა არჩია.
23 Apr 13
Russian Army Returns, Bringing Familiar Bad Tidings
Moscow is again embarking on an attempt to subdue Chechnya by force. Although many of the stated aims are different and so far the military tactics are marginally less brutal, the experience for the local population is exactly the same.
8 Oct 12
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