Chechnya:

Chechnya, the historical heart of the North Caucasus, is a land that intrigues and captivates in equal measure. I spent several weeks traveling across the republic, from the Putin Avenue of Grozny to remote mountain villages, where I discovered warm hospitality, a unique cultural identity, and breathtaking landscapes. In this comprehensive Chechnya travel guide 2025, I share everything you need to know before exploring this little-known and often misunderstood republic: visa requirements ... The Chechen–Russian conflict (Russian: Чеченский конфликт, romanized: Chechensky konflikt; Chechen: Нохчийн-Оьрсийн дов, romanized: Noxçiyn-Örsiyn dov) was the centuries-long ethnic and political conflict, often armed, between the Russian, Soviet and Imperial Russian governments and various Chechen forces. The recent phase of the conflict started after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 and ended with the oppression of Chechen separatist leaders ... Chechnya still has a way to go when it comes to inviting tourism in significant numbers, but it is preparing. Chechnya borders Dagestan to the north and east, Georgia to the south, Ingushetia to the west and Stavropol Krai to the northwest. With the political situation having stabilised, tourists are once again beginning to trickle into the region. Chechnya’s authoritarian regime depends heavily on the personal bond between Kadyrov and Putin. This unique relationship has kept Chechnya stable in recent years, with Kadyrov ensuring the suppression of internal opposition and Putin providing financial and political support in return for Kadyrov’s loyalty.