Chechens constitute the largest native ethnic group originating in the North Caucasus region, which is now located primarily within the Russian Federation and was formerly part of the Soviet Union. They refer to themselves as Noxçi (singular Noxçi or Noxço), which comes from the name of a large Chechen tribe, the Noxçmexkaxoy, and their homeland.
The isolated mountain terrain of the Caucasus and the strategic value outsiders have placed on the areas settled by Chechens has contributed much to the Chechen community ethos and helped shape a unique national character.
Chechens in Southern Victory[]
During the Second Great War, Germany helped arm the Chechens, among other groups, against the Russian Empire.[1]
Chechens in Supervolcano[]
The Chechens continued their long guerrilla war against Russia even after the Yellowstone Supervolcano had erupted. While they suffered in the Caucasus Mountains from the cold weather and famine that resulted from the eruption, they reasoned that not only was Allah on their side, the Russians suffered from the bad weather more.[2]
References[]
- ↑ Drive to the East, pg. 436, tpb.
- ↑ Things Fall Apart, pgs. 280-281, HC.
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