Inside Chechnya: A State Within a State 🇷🇺

In this video I'm bringing you on the journey to Chechnya - one of the Russia's least explored regions.

Join me on an exploration of Chechnya, starting with its capital, Groznyy. I narrate its recent history, marked by two devastating wars, the deportation of Chechens, and the imposition of a regime intertwined with Kremlin politics. Exploring further, I encounter significant landmarks that speak volumes about Chechnya's cultural and religious identity. Along the rugged paths, unexpected encounters with locals reveal the true essence of Chechen hospitality..

Timecodes:

00:00 - Exploring Groznyy - the capital of Chechnya
06:32 - Legacy of Akhmat Kadyrov - the mufti of Ichkeria who turned into the Putin's ally
08:32 - Deportation of Chechens in 1944
09:37 - Understanding two Chechen Wars
11:56 - Journey to the lake Kezenoy-Am. Trying local food.
17:31 - Khoy - ancient Chechen settlement
20:36 - The biggest mosque in Europe
21:48 - Journey to the deepest Chechnya. A ski resort, rural areas, ancient tombs.

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Filmed in May 2023.

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