Solo in Chechnya - The State Within a State

In this video I’m bringing you on the journey to Chechnya - one of the Russia’s least explored regions. Join me on an exploration of Chechnya, starting with its capital, Groznyy. I narrate its recent history, marked by two devastating wars, the deportation of Chechens, and the imposition of a regime intertwined with Kremlin politics. Venturing beyond Groznyy, my journey takes an unexpected turn as I hitchhike to a nearby town, uncovering the hidden truths and tensions lurking beneath Chechen society’s surface. Exploring further, I encounter significant landmarks that speak volumes about Chechnya’s cultural and religious identity. Along the rugged paths, unexpected encounters with locals reveal the true essence of Chechen hospitality.. Timecodes: 00:00 - Exploring Groznyy - the capital of Chechnya 06:32 - Legacy of Akhmat Kadyrov - the mufti of Ichkeria who turned into the Putin’s ally 08:32 - Deportation of Chechens in 1944 09:37 - Understanding two Chechen Wars 12:02 - The story of a Chechen who was abducted by local authorities(?) 17:15 - Journey to the lake Kezenoy-Am. Trying local food. 22:46 - Khoy - ancient Chechen settlement 25:51 - The biggest mosque in Europe in Shali 27:03 - Journey to the deepest Chechnya. Veduchi ski resort 31:20 - Itum-Kali area. Ancient tombs of Tsoi-Pede. Enjoy May 2023. You can contribute to the production of new videos via: PayPal: ivantrainslive@ Donation Alerts: Patreon: YouTube Memebrship: Crypto (Etherium): 0x9931db2f59a333799c99e3b85aacab57b1446cf8 Instagram: @vagafuckabond