2006-11-03 00:47:29 · 5 answers · asked by mel 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Chechens (Chechen: Noxçi, singular Noxçuo) constitute the largest native ethnic group originating in the North Caucasus region. They refer to themselves as Nokhchi. There are many theories concerning the names origin, including: the village of Nakhsh, the remains of which can be found high in the mountains, nekhcha — sheep cheese, nokh — a plow. Some refer Biblical Noah (Nokha in Chechen). The Russian term for the Nuokhchi - "Chechen" - is also of debated origins, but the prevalant theory is that the ethnonym Chechen derives from the name of the ancient village of Chechana, which in Russian is written as Chechen-aul. The village is situated on the bank of the Argun River, near Grozny. The dispute concerning labels for the Chechen people is reflective of their ancient and enduring history. The isolated mountain terrain of the Caucasus and the strategic value outsiders have placed on the areas settled by Chechens has contributed much to the Chechen community ethos and helped shape a unique national character.
2006-11-03 00:49:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chechens (Chechen: Noxçi, singular Noxçuo) constitute the largest native ethnic group originating in the North Caucasus region. They refer to themselves as Nokhchi. There are many theories concerning the names origin, including: the village of Nakhsh, the remains of which can be found high in the mountains, nekhcha — sheep cheese, nokh — a plow. Some refer Biblical Noah (Nokha in Chechen). The Russian term for the Nuokhchi - "Chechen" - is also of debated origins, but the prevalant theory is that the ethnonym Chechen derives from the name of the ancient village of Chechana, which in Russian is written as Chechen-aul. The village is situated on the bank of the Argun River, near Grozny. The dispute concerning labels for the Chechen people is reflective of their ancient and enduring history. The isolated mountain terrain of the Caucasus and the strategic value outsiders have placed on the areas settled by Chechens has contributed much to the Chechen community ethos and helped shape a unique national character.
2006-11-03 08:51:27 · answer #2 · answered by zinc 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's all about oil. There are huge deposits in Chechnya and South Ossetia. That's why the Russian are trying so hard to hang on to it.
2006-11-03 10:12:34 · answer #3 · answered by jcboyle 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely nothing.
2006-11-03 08:49:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
was the prime minister of Canada
2006-11-03 08:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by iamME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋