Chechnya

Chechnya, officially known as the Chechen Republic, is a federal subject of Russia. From 1991 to 2000, it was known as the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria after it declared de-facto independence.
==History==
===Chechen Wars===
During the Chechen Wars, Chechnya was a hotspot for rebel activity and guerrilla warfare for independence from the Russian government. Following the , Chechnya was reincorporated into Russia.
===International Reputation===
Amongst the international community, Chechnya had a reputation of being one of the best places in the world to train a mercenary. Chechnya became known because of its unsafe state, as crimes such as the kidnapping of children were considered very usual.
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