Different info/thoughts related to the Russo-Ukrainian War | #RussiaDecolonized founder | author at @wartranslated | @slovo2023 founder | #NAFO
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Aug 1 • 26 tweets • 8 min read
🧵 THREAD: Major Prisoner Exchange Between #Russia, #US, and #Germany
Russia has exchanged several political prisoners with the U.S. and Germany. This follows years of complex negotiations and includes high-profile figures on both sides. #PrisonerExchange
Who Russia Received:
Vadim Krasikov, an FSB operative and notorious assassin, was a key figure in the exchange. He's known for several contract killings, including the assassination of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili in Berlin. /1
May 12 • 24 tweets • 6 min read
THREAD #Ukrainian military equipment as LEGO. Which one would you choose?
HIMARS /1
Gepard /2
Mar 24 • 58 tweets • 20 min read
#Ichkeria THREAD. #RussiaDecolonized is back.
Welcome to the thirtieth thread in the series.
HISTORY
Old history
The Chechens, a Nakh people, have resided in the North Caucasus for thousands of years. Closely linked to the Ingush, I recommend the Ingushetia thread for more details on earlier history. /1
/1 Must-read thread about Mariya Shukhevych by @DarkaHirna. My translation:
This is a piece that I really wanted to write, and I ask you to read it.
@DarkaHirna /2 This is Maria Shukhevych (Trillivska), the daughter of Roman Shukhevych, the commander-in-chief of the UPA, and the younger sister of Yuri Shukhevych, a political prisoner of the USSR. She learned her true story when she was 20 years old.
Nov 9, 2023 • 20 tweets • 5 min read
/1 #Ukrainian food as LEGO. Thread. Choose your favourites!
Borscht
/2 Deruny (Potato pancakes)
Oct 4, 2023 • 64 tweets • 18 min read
THREAD: First Russo-Chechen War
The developments in this conflict hold significant historical value for understanding #Russia and its relations with other nations.
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PRECONDITIONS
At the end of the eighties, there were many national movements aimed to support cultural development or independence movements in the USSR. Chechnya was not an exception. /1
Sep 17, 2023 • 31 tweets • 8 min read
THREAD #Udmurtia. #RussiaDecolonized
Welcome to the twelfth thread in the series, where we delve into the future prospects of nations within Russia.
HISTORY
Udmurt is a nation hailing from the Volga Region and belonging to the Perm branch of Finno-Ugric nations. The name "Udmurt" means "meadow people." This nation was established approximately 1000 years ago. /1
Sep 11, 2023 • 39 tweets • 9 min read
THREAD Karachay-Cherkessia. #RussiaDecolonized
Today, we will explore the potential for the independence of Karachay-Cherkessia.
HISTORY
This republic is known as Karachay-Cherkessia and is home to two nations: the Karachays and the Cherkess (Circassians). The Karachays make up the majority in this region. For more information about the Circassians, please check the Adygea thread. /1
1/ THREAD
On this day in 1985, one of Ukraine's most prominent writers and activists, Vasyl #Stus, passed away in a Soviet prison. Please share this important thread. 2/ Born in 1938, Vasyl Stus grew up and studied in Donetsk. He later worked in Horlivka, near Donetsk, before moving to Kyiv to pursue a PhD in Ukrainian literature in 1963.
Aug 28, 2023 • 45 tweets • 12 min read
Thread #Mordovia. #RussiaDecolonized
Welcome to the twelfth thread in the series, where we delve into the future prospects of nations within Russia.
The indigenous nations of this land are Moksha and Erzya. Each of them possesses its own language, both of which belong to the same branch known as Finno-Ugric languages. /1
Aug 7, 2023 • 41 tweets • 12 min read
Thread #Ingushetia. #RussiaDecolonized
Today, we will explore the potential for the independence of Ingushetia.
The Ingush people are a nation historically residing in North Caucasus, sharing cultural similarities with the Chechens, including their religion and linguistically related languages. Both groups are considered descendants of the Vainakh nation. /1
Jul 29, 2023 • 37 tweets • 11 min read
Thread #Buryatia. #RussiaDecolonized
Welcome to the tenth thread in the series, where we delve into the future prospects of nations within Russia.
HISTORY
Buryats are part of the Mongolic nations and, along with Yakurs, represent one of the two largest indigenous groups in Siberia. /1
Jul 19, 2023 • 44 tweets • 12 min read
Thread #Karelia. #RussiaDecolonized
Today, we will explore the potential for the independence of Karelia.
HISTORY
Before we delve into the details, it's worth noting that the Republic of Karelia (Russia) is not equivalent to the historical region of Karelia. This region is divided between Finland and Russia. /1
Jul 14, 2023 • 36 tweets • 9 min read
Thread #Adygea. #Russiadecolonized
Welcome to the eighth thread in the series, where we delve into the future prospects of nations within Russia.
HISTORY
The Adyghe as well as Kabardins are part of the Circassian nation. They once held their own state in the Kuban and central-west Caucasus regions, thriving since medieval times. In the 17th century, they embraced Islam. /1
Jun 22, 2023 • 28 tweets • 8 min read
Thread Chuvashia #RussiaDecolonized
Welcome to the seventh thread in our series, where we explore the future prospects of republics within Russia.
HISTORY
Chuvash people are considered the modern-day descendants of the Volga Bulgars, who had the Volga Bulgaria state in medieval times. The Bulgars belonged to the Turkic family, while Chuvash culture was also influenced by other cultures such as Finno-Ugric and Slavic. /1
Today, we will explore the potential for the independence of the unique and culturally rich Republic of Kalmykia.
HISTORY
The history of Kalmykia dates back centuries. The Kalmyk people, who belong to the Oirat Mongols, originally lived in what is now Mongolia. In the 17th century, they migrated westward and settled in the territory that is now known as Kalmykia. /1
Jun 3, 2023 • 36 tweets • 12 min read
Thread Sakha (Yakutia). #RussiaDecolonized
Today, we will discuss the potential for the independence of the vast and frigid republic of Sakha in Russia.
HISTORY
According to the prevailing theory, the Turkic Sakha people migrated northward in the 10th-15th centuries due to pressure from the Buryats, a Mongolic group. /1
May 31, 2023 • 30 tweets • 10 min read
Mari El THREAD. #RussiaDecolonized
This is the fourth thread in a series where we analyze the potential for independence in various regions, taking into account their history, economy, and geography. Today, we explore Mari El.
HISTORY:
The history of Mari El traces back to ancient times, with the Mari people belonging to the Finno-Ugric family. They settled in the region thousands of years ago, establishing a unique culture and way of life that continues to shape the area today. /1
May 28, 2023 • 36 tweets • 11 min read
Dagestan THREAD. #RussiaDecolonized
We discuss republics/regions in Russia and examine their potential to break up from Russia.
HISTORY
Dagestan's key location between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East shaped its importance in the medieval period. Arab, Mongol, Persian, and Khazar influences molded its political and cultural landscape, establishing Islam as the dominant religion for centuries. /1
May 23, 2023 • 24 tweets • 9 min read
Tuva thread. #RussiaDecolonized
This is the second thread in the series. We talk about Russian regions and assess their potential for independence.
HISTORY
Tuva, a relatively new region within Russia, has a unique historical connection with Mongolia. The Tuvans share similarities in language, religion, and traditions with their Mongolian counterparts. /1
May 22, 2023 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Someone reported a tweet where I called Russia an empire. I would like to show you why Russia IS an empire. Small thread⬇️
First, let's have a look at what an empire is. There are many definitions and characteristics, for example: