Chechens
Sign in to saveThe Chechens ( ; , , Old Chechen: Нахчой, Naxçoy), historically also known as Kisti and Durdzuks, are a Northeast Caucasian ethnic group of the Nakh peoples native to the North Caucasus. They are the largest ethnic group in the region and refer to themselves as Nokhchiy (; singular Nokhchi, Nokhcho, Nakhchuo or Nakhche). The vast majority of Chechens are Muslims and live in Chechnya, an autonomous republic within the Russian Federation.
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Chechens are a Northeast Caucasian ethnic group native to the North Caucasus region and the largest ethnic group there, primarily residing in Chechnya, an autonomous republic within Russia. The vast majority of Chechens practice Islam and refer to themselves as Nokhchiy.
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Key facts
- Ethnic group.group
- Chechens
- Ethnic group.image
- Chechens. XIX century (cropped).jpg
- Ethnic group.caption
- Chechens in Georgia wearing traditional clothing including chokha,
- Ethnic group.population
- 2.2 million
- Ethnic group.region1
- Russia
- Ethnic group.pop1
- 1,674,854
- Ethnic group.subregion2
- Chechnya
- Ethnic group.pop2
- 1,456,792
- Ethnic group.subregion3
- Dagestan
- Ethnic group.pop3
- 99,320
- Ethnic group.subregion4
- Rostov Oblast
- Ethnic group.pop4
- 14,316
Article
20 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Chechen
- Nokhchiy
- Geography and diaspora
- History
- Prehistory and origin
- Antiquity
- Medieval
- Early modern period
- Nineteenth and twentieth centuries
- Twenty-first century
- Language
- Genetics
- Culture
- Religion
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Sources
- Further reading
The Chechens ( ; , , Old Chechen: Нахчой, Naxçoy), historically also known as Kisti and Durdzuks, are a Northeast Caucasian ethnic group of the Nakh peoples native to the North Caucasus. They are the largest ethnic group in the region and refer to themselves as Nokhchiy (; singular Nokhchi, Nokhcho, Nakhchuo or Nakhche). The vast majority of Chechens are Muslims and live in Chechnya, an autonomous republic within the Russian Federation.
The North Caucasus has been invaded numerous times throughout history. Its isolated terrain and the strategic value outsiders have placed on the areas settled by Chechens has contributed much to the Chechen community ethos and helped shape its national character.