I know they have their own language, apparently about 1 million speakers, and have seen an English to chechen phrasebook
2007-03-23 03:28:59 · 7 answers · asked by jay58 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Yes, I know several Chechen speaking people.
Chechnya was part of the Soviet Union. The vast majority were deported to Kazakhstan by Stalin, many died on the journey. They were allowed to return after Stalin's death in the mid-50s.
After the break-up of the Soviet Union they sought independence. This was refused. Since then there have been two wars in the area, the latest of which is still in progress. Mainly Muslim, the Chechen people have absolutely nothing to do with Georgia, geographically, linguistically or religiously. Georgia is a principally Christian and borders the Black Sea.
2007-03-24 02:17:25 · answer #1 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
more than 1 million. There are 3 million Chechens and ingush. Ingushs also speak chechen.
2014-12-18 01:56:04 · answer #2 · answered by Yolo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, sorry.
Although I met a Chechen guy once, he spoke it along with Russian (he needed an interpreter to speak French). He was giving a presentation about the Chechen war, but it seemed like propaganda to me. I lost contact, being that I don't speak Russian or Chechen and can't afford a translator.
2007-03-23 05:02:53 · answer #3 · answered by dude 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Chechens (Chechen: Noxçi, singular Noxçuo) constitute the largest native ethnic group originating in the North Caucasus region, which is now the country of Georgia.
The main languages of the Chechen people are Chechen or Noxchiin mott and Russian. Chechen belongs to the family of Nakh languages (North-Central Caucasian Languages). Literary Chechen is based on the central lowland dialect. Other dialects include Ingush, which has speakers in Ingushetia, and Batsi.
2007-03-23 03:46:23 · answer #4 · answered by j-diddy 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i met a chechen guy once. he was very cool. last he told me in english ofcourse he is moving to florida, now if you get a hold of him you found one. hint he is either in california or florida good luck with this one. i like to also add chechens are cool.
2007-03-29 11:48:31 · answer #5 · answered by Tony M 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I thought Russians killed them all already. :-((( they keep trying I suppose. It is a smart thing to own a Chechen book, probably after a few years that will be the only one....
2007-03-28 22:38:18 · answer #6 · answered by Shabba 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
no we speak English
2007-03-28 04:51:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋