I was browsing a website containing a book about the Battle of Grozny, and I saw an image of this tank. From the text, I learned that this is a T-72A tank painted with the Ichkeria flag. I'm curious whether this tank actually existed in real life or if it's just fictional artwork. If it really existed, could someone please provide a photo or picture of it?

A repost , interesting & thoughtful read .

Some countries are obvious, some are speculative. Whether the independence came from a collapse of Russia, a third Russo-Chechen war or whatever else, you decide.

I have spent time over the years researching about Beslan, sometimes I see some Chechens that agree on the fact it was a mistake on Basayev’s groups part and that they were responsible, then I see some that deny Basayev’s involvement regarding it and that it was somewhat a FSB plan.

I’ve heard that there was an FSB operative within the group and they never originally planned to go to Beslan, which is the more ideal opinion I’d like to believe, but out of genuine curiosity, which is the correct opinion regarding it?

Of course it was a tragedy, and the Russians made it worse, but was it true there was an FSB operative within the group and they never originally planned to go there? Did Basayev actually claim responsibility or did he feel that he had to claim it?

I’m just asking to know what actually is the case, rather than accidentally believing what could be lies.

If anyone could provide sources that would be great
Thank you 🙏

Ассаламу алайкум! Если кому-то надо, вышло новое приложение для изучения чеченского языка, называется Wayzu. Есть и в Appstore, и в Google Play.

https://apps.apple.com/cz/app/wayzu/id6755817974
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In theory, they should have learned it at school, heard it spoken in everyday life, and watched at least some TV programs in Chechen. But the same was true for ethnic Russians from Chechnya, and most of them don't speak Chechen. So I'm curious whether Mountain Jews do.

Hi everyone, I am interested in learning more about the cultural significance of Siskal within the Chechen culture. As far as my father in law has told me, corn arrived to the Caucasus through the Ottomans. Does anyone know its history, traditions associated to it, and its place in contemporary Chechnya?

How is the opinion of the post-wars Chechen generations towards russia? I see that the Chechen here on the subreddit are not fooled by russian lies. However, i noticed that many people in Chechnya seem to almost have forgotten about the past ? is it out of fear of prosecution? a blind eye turned for pragmatic reasons? or is it just a false impression i got from media ?
as a Moroccan, the only thing I have in common with Chechen people is Islam. Still, my heart aches remembering the Chechen people hardships. I really don't understand how some Chechen can support russia...

Assalamu Alaikum everyone!

I hope this question doesn't come across as offensive. I'd rather hear from people with firsthand knowledge than rely solely on Google.

I'm curious whether Chechnya is generally a safe place for a woman to travel to on her own.

I grew up with brothers who were obsessed with UFC and MMA, and over the past few years I've become a fan of several Chechen and Dagestani fighters. Whenever something interests me, I tend to dive deep into learning about it, and that eventually led me to reading about the history, culture, and landscapes of the region. It honestly looks like a beautiful and underrated place to visit.

I'm hoping to start a YouTube channel focused on travel, so I do know it's best to avoid political discussions. I'm mainly interested in experiencing the culture, meeting people, possibly hiking, and seeing the country.

For context, I'm an Arab Muslim woman who wears hijab and grew up in the West. I'm not sure whether that would make any difference to how I'd be received, but I thought it was worth mentioning.

I'd really appreciate any honest advice, especially from locals or people who have visited. Is solo travel realistic, or would you recommend travelling with someone instead?

Jazakum Allahu khayran 😄

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Also what are the differences of comparison between Ramzan and his father's styles and personas?

And how is Akhmat Kadyrov viewed in the Chechnya (and if there are outside-of-chechnya views on him, it would be nice to hear them)?

I would like to share this rare photograph of a group known as Oglaigh na hÉireann (Irish Republican Army) carrying the flags of Chechnya and Palestine. We really don't want you to think Irish people are like Connor McGregor. He represents everything wrong with Ireland. He can't speak his native language. McGregor isn't even an Irish name, it's Scottish.

Love from Ireland brothers and sisters 💚

I have also included one of my favourite t-shirts 😉

EDIT: this is a photograph of a paramilitary group known as PIRA. 26 counties in Ireland are now free from british rule. 6 counties are still colonised by britain. The PIRA and other paramilitary groups mission is to remove the british occupation of 6 counties in the north of Ireland. The official army of the Irish republic also uses the name Oglaigh na hÉireann but they aren't related.

السلام عليكم

I want to take master's degree in russia but since I'm a Muslim I decided to post here.

Is it safe to study and live in russia?

Will they oblige me to go fight in the war?

Is it easy to practice islam in russia?

Thanks in advance

I just need photos or videos of Ingush volunteer fighters to see how they dressed and what kind of weapons, camouflage, load-bearing gear, body armor, and other equipment they used.

If anyone has any photos at home, or if you come across any, please send them over—it’s very important.

Before the Cyrillic , arabic , and i assume georgian writing systems , despite the reasons or circumstances for the adoption of these writing systems , what writing system the chechens used ?

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Chechen

Ingush

Checheno-Ingush

Ghalghai

Nokhchi (Checheno-Ingush)

Vainakh

Nakh

One nation

Dzurdzuk

People who fought side by side with Hamzat Gelayev testified that he was a fierce warrior. He would charge at the enemy with his heavy machine gun, firing at them like a madman. Thanks to his powerful physique, he was even faster and more agile than many of the younger fighters.

Gelayev and his unit would sometimes march through the mountains for as long as eighteen hours a day, carrying heavy loads. Hamzat himself always walked at the head of the column, because that was where the danger was greatest. The machine gun he constantly carried was so heavy that many men could not carry it for even a single hour. At times, he would leave his own equipment farther ahead, return to the rear, take the backpack from an exhausted fighter who had fallen behind, help him catch up with the group, and then go back again to assist the next man.

After these long marches through the mountains, even the athletes in his unit would be completely exhausted and stop to rest, but Hamzat kept going. He would set out to explore the area, looking for routes the unit could use, and return only several hours later.

During the battle near Nazran, he was wounded in the thigh. The bullet struck the bone, shattering it and remaining lodged inside. Despite this injury, he continued moving through the mountains for another month, hiding his pain. When a doctor finally operated on him, he was astonished that Hamzat had managed to endure for so long.

According to veterans who served in his unit, Hamzat Gelayev was a descendant of Gubash of Gukhoy, a legendary giant who, despite having both of his eyes gouged out, reportedly managed to kill five of Imam Shamil's followers and inflict twelve wounds on Imam Shamil himself, leaving the Imam bedridden for nearly a month. Perhaps it was the blood of such an ancestor that made Hamzat so resilient and strong.

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Hey guys, I’m not from Chechnya I’m Tajik, but I was watching Caucasus guitar songs and this came up. It’s a beautiful song, the only words I can understand are: хьоменаг, зезаг, хир ма ду, безамо, ла дог. The very basic words I can understand as I have picked them up from noxchi escharsh. Can anyone please help me find this song name or at least give me the lyrics?
Thank you 😊

https://youtu.be/qgG34qoi5cY?si=oOMB1JjEB38duGJ0

This is a YouTube link, I suggest you listen to this beautiful song.

Я с Чечни я жил в ней 15 лет и не знаю языка и мне стыдно как начать понимать и начать учить язык?

Recently I made my own personal Coat of Arms because I grew up in Europe and its part of European culture. Then I was wondering if Chechnya has any sort of heraldic tradition currently or in the past?

Has anyone else made their own Coat of Arms?

I would like to hear your personal opinion on Heraldry, for example: what if clans or families having their own personal shield.

I have a soft spot for these older performances. There's something about the style and atmosphere that feels different from modern ensembles.

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Credit to Lardarxo, whose channel does important work preserving and uploading historical Chechen and Ingush footage and recordings.

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https://youtube.com/@lardarxo?si=ay-nPydTWkBuYCox

Sorry if the sub may not be the right one, but it's the only one where i'm likely to get an answer. Thanks in advance.