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Khasan Israilov, Chechen rebel (born 1910)

Hasan Israilov

Chechen guerilla leader (1910–1944)

Hasan Israilov was a Chechen nationalist, guerrilla fighter, journalist, and poet who led Chechen and Ingush resistance and a rebellion against the Soviet Union from 1940 until his death in 1944. Israilov is regarded as one of the most influential Chechen resistance leaders…
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Chechens

Northeast Caucasian ethnic group

The Chechens, 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. The vast majority of Chechens are Muslims…
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December 29

Day of the year

December 29 is the 363rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; two days remain until the end of the year.
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