Declaration of Sovereignty of the Chechen Republic

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Formal declaration asserting the state sovereignty of the Chechen Republic.

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Origins & Early Life

The Decree of Sovereignty of the Chechen Republic (Russian: Указ президента Чеченской Республики о государственном суверенитете Чеченской Республики, lit. 'Decree of the President of the Chechen Republic on the state sovereignty of the Chechen Republic') was a formal declaration of independence for the Checheno-Ingush ASSR. Between 1991 and 2000 Chechnya was de facto an independent state as the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria. The declaration was issued on 1 November 1991, by the head of the All-National Congress of the Chechen People, Dzokhar Dudayev. On 7 September 1991, the NCChP National Guard seized government buildings and the radio and television center of the Checheno-Ingush ASSR.

Career & Major Achievements

The storming caused the death of the Grozny Soviet Communist Party chief Vitali Kutsenko, who was either thrown out of a window or fell trying to escape during a supreme soviet session that effectively dissolved the government of the Chechen-Ingush ASSR. Prior to the decree an independence referendum was held on October 27, 1991, which drew 72% of the populace to vote and over 90% of voters approving, meaning at least 64% of the populace approved independence. Despite claims that the election was unfair or flawed, anthropologist Arutyunov stated that it could nonetheless "be regarded as an expression of Chechen popular will". John B. Dunlop stated that some flaws had been observed, he cites Arutyunov who also stated that roughly 60-70% of the population of Chechnya supported independence at the time.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Ruslan Khasbulatov claimed that the elections were un-democratic. President Dudayev issued a decree that expressed the sovereignty of the Chechen Republic. The decree reads: DECREE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE CHECHEN REPUBLIC г. № 1 "ON THE STATE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE CHECHEN REPUBLIC" Guided by the Declaration on the State Sovereignty of the Republic and by the will of the citizens of the Chechen Republic as expressed by direct and universal elections, the national State sovereignty of the Chechen Republic effective from November 1, 1991 has been declared.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1991: 1991 Milestone — Between 1991 and 2000 Chechnya was de facto an independent state as the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.

Notable Quotes by Declaration of Sovereignty of the Chechen Republic

“The national State sovereignty of the Chechen Republic effective from November 1, 1991 has been declared.” (1991)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Declaration of Sovereignty of the Chechen Republic

True or False: “The declaration of sovereignty immediately resulted in full international recognition and statehood for the Chechen Republic.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While it was a formal declaration of independence, the text notes that between 1991 and 2000, Chechnya was de facto an independent state, implying ongoing struggle for full recognition.

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