Chechen Republic

Noun

1.

Chechen Republic - an autonomous republic in southwestern Russia in the northern Caucasus Mountains bordering on Georgia; declared independence from the USSR in 1991 but Russian troops invaded and continue to prosecute a relentless military campaign in the largely Muslim republic Synonyms: Chechenia, Chechnya

Chechenia, Chechnya, geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region, Russia, Russian Federation