The War in Chechnya:
History, Conflict, and Identity



 
 
 
 
 
Teachers Page:
A compilation of advice designed to help teachers most effeectively present this material.  Includes answers to questions teachers might have about this topic.
Chechnya:
Information about the land and people of Chechnya, including a map of the area.
History:
The history of Chechnya, dating from the 1600's to the present.
Conflict:
The Chechen Conflict:  What caused the tension between Russian and Chechnya to develop and escalate into an extreme war?
This web site was designed by undergraduate students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  The purpose of this web site is to offer accurate and unique information about the current conflict in Chechnya.  For further information about this site feel free to email us, Tiffany, Doug, and Mark, at UNC_Chechnyagroup@excite.com
Identity:
What factors have shaped the identity of the Chechen people?  How has identity played a role in the developing conflict?
Images:
Phtographs and pictures of Chechnya, including Chechen art, symbols of national identity, and effects of the war.
Glossary:
A list of terms and important people, and their definitions or significance in the Chechen conflict.
Links:
Links to other web sites that can be useful in better understanding this conflict.  Also included are links to sites dealing with other conflicts.


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