Curated OER
Grozny on Guard
Students react to copies of leaflets dropped into Chechnya by Russian forces. After reading an article, they examine the historical and present conflicts in the area and answer discussion questions. In small groups, they trace how the...
BBC
Bbc News: Boris Yeltsin Master of Surprise
This article is dated December 31, 1999, Yeltsin before Yeltsin surprised the world by resigning from the presidency. It talks about the problems that Russia Yeltsin under Yeltsin, and how unpredictable his behavior had become. There is...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Grozny University
Dr. Dadashev, a professor of physics on the shattered campus of Grozny University, conducts a tour of the war-torn campus in this video segment from Wide Angle.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Guerilla War
In this video from Wide Angle, learn about Chechen rebels who have turned to guerilla warfare in order to combat Russian military forces.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pankisi Valley
In this video from Wide Angle, visit the Pankisi Valley, a no-man's-land in the Northeast of Georgia that has become home to the rebels and refugees of the Chechen war.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pifer Interview
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Steven Pifer discusses the United States' stance toward the Russian/Chechen conflict in this video from Wide Angle.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Refugee Camp
In this Wide Angle video segment, meet 16-year-old Rajap, a Chechen refugee who attempts to continue his education while living in a tent city.
CNN
Cnn: Timeline: Russia Terror Attacks
From CNN, this site tracks the terrorism that is proported to be due to Chechen rebel separatists. Article begins with the June 1995 seize of hostages in a hospital in southern Russia and goes on to relate other major terrorism attacks....
BBC
Bbc: Key Siege Suspects
Many people say that Chechen guerilla leader Shamil Basayev was behind the Beslan School attack. This article provides information about Basayev and others who are suspected terrorists. 9/2004
Human Rights Watch
Who's Afraid of Vladimir Putin?
Article discussing President Putin's actions in Chechnya and the rest of the world's reaction to it. Very critical of the conflict in Chechnya. (26 September 2003)
BBC
Bbc: Q&a: Russian Georgian Ties
A question and answer format from October of 2006 that explores the history and background of tension between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Georgia. Provides links to related stories.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Chechens
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Chechens in Chechnya. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
BBC
Bbc News: The Territory of Abkhazia
A country profile for the area known as Abkhazia. The area has been trying to break away from Georgia since 1992. The article gives a brief history of the conflict and information on the current leadership of Abkhazia.
BBC
Bbc: Country Profile: Georgia
A country profile on Georgia, a republic located in the Caucasus region. The article gives information on Georgia's recent history, the government and leadership, and the news media. It is dated July 14, 2004.
BBC
Bbc: News: Timeline: Chechnya
A comprehensive timeline on Chechnya covering 1858 to March of 2007 emphasizing the years of the Russian - Chechen conflict between 1991 and the present. Provides links to related topics.
The Guardian
Guardian: Candid Putin Offers Praise and Blame
This archive article reports on an extraordinary three and a half hours of questions and answers with Russian president Putin on Chechnya and the 2004 Beslan massacre.
NBC
Ap: Police Kill Chechen Rebel Leader Sadulayev
Recounts the 2006 Russian raid on a Chechen stronghold that resulted in the killing of the Islamic insurgent leader Sadulayev. (17 June 2006)
BBC
Bbc: Russian Hostages 'Killed in Iraq'
Describes how four Russian diplomats, taken by Al-Qaeda, were killed in June 2006. Identifies the reasons for the killing of the hostages including the occupation of Chechnya. (26 June 2006)