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Greetings from Grozny

Timeline: Explore Checnya's turbulent past

The roots of Chechnya's current conflict with Russia lie deeply in the past. For centuries, whenever Russia has attempted to make inroads into the strategic North Caucasus in search of trade routes, oil fields or military advantage over rivals, Chechen warriors have stood in the way.

To learn more about Chechnya and the strife that has plagued this tiny mountainous republic for generations, click the button below.

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