Chechnya Revolt

Chechnya, now situated within Russian Federation borders along with Georgia, is somewhat protected from outside enemies and other impeding influences by the Caucasus Mountains that surround them. Its history, though, includes the threat of Russian domination. This stemmed from the early nineteenth century, following the arrest, exile, and execution of Chechen leaders who had violated Chechnya human rights, that which piqued interest among Soviet authorities.