Ichkeria
English

Ichkeria [1] marked in green on a modern map of Northeast Caucasus
Etymology
Likely ultimately from Kumyk ичгери (içgeri, “inner, internal, interior”), via Russian Ичке́рия (Ičkérija). See it for more.
Proper noun
Ichkeria
- (historical) A region encompassing the highlands of eastern Chechnya.
- A partially-recognised secessionist Chechen Republic of this region.
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