#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

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/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.

/1 #Ukrainian food as LEGO. Thread. Choose your favourites!

Borscht /2 Deruny (Potato pancakes)

THREAD: First Russo-Chechen War

The developments in this conflict hold significant historical value for understanding #Russia and its relations with other nations.

#RussiaDecolonized 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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thread: Kalmykia #RussiaDecolonized

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

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

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

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

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

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:

Tatarstan THREAD. #RussiaDecolonized

This is the first thread in a series focusing on the potential independence of Russian regions. Our analysis examines their geography, history, and freedom movements to assess the likelihood of attaining autonomy. HISTORY

Tatarstan was an independent Kazan Khanate since the 15th century when the Golden Horde fragmented. The territory of the Kazan Khanate included parts of other modern republics and regions such as the Chuvash Republic and Bashkortostan. /1

Transnistria THREAD
I have read so many things about that "country" and would like to share that in a structured thread. This thread is mostly about the historical background and relation of the region to #Ukraine. This region was important since middle age or even earlier. That's all because of the Dniester river, which is a communication route. It used to belong to Rzeczpospolita, Crimean Khanate, Cossack Hetmanate, the Russian Empire, and more. /1