The Chechen conflict has protracted for around three centuries. The Chechens have not stop their struggle since the time their territory was occupied by Russia as a result of the colonial wars. Their search for independence distinguishes them from other Russian communities. The authors seek to identify the factors influencing the rise and continuity of Chechen people’s search for independence. They try to find an answer to the following question: Why do the Chechen people pursue their independence more violently in comparison to other Russian communities? They try to find an answer to the following question: Why do the Chechen people pursue their independence more violently in comparison to other Russian communities?
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