🇷🇺 Russia's ticking time bombs?

The 1990s "Parade of Sovereignties" let ethnic regions like Tatarstan & Chechnya flex against Moscow but then were "persuaded" to stay in Russia.

Fast-forward: Ukraine war drafts, stolen resources, & cultural wipeouts reignite the fire.

#HiddenNations of #Russia 🧵

Russia’s Sakha Faces Heating Crisis Amid Budget Shortfalls - The Moscow Times Authorities in Russia’s republic of Sakha (Yakutia), one of the coldest inhabited places on Earth, are struggling to launch the heating season due to a lack of funding for utilities, the local media o...

Russia exploits Sakha (Yakutia), seizing diamonds, gold & oil while locals stay poor. Moscow hoards profits, neglecting development.

Now heating crises threaten lives — without fixes, Sakha risk freezing at -50°C (-58°F) when winter hits one of the coldest places on earth.

#HiddenNations #Sakha

Siberian Republic - Wikipedia

#OTD July 17, 1918,
the Declaration of State Independence of #Siberia
was adopted. This document proclaimed an independent
Siberian Republic. The Republic did not survive then, but until now inspires supporters of Siberian independence.

✍️ #hiddennations on x

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siberian_Republic

Tatar woman in beautiful traditional peach colored dress at a lake shore. Photo by Тансылу Галимова of herself, pucture in public domain, found in Wikipedia.

🤝 1994 – Special treaty with Russia, not renewed in 2017 
⚖️ Now in a legally undefined status — The 1992 referendum remains legally valid.

from @hiddennations on X, used with permission

#Eurasia #HiddenNations
#Russia #PostRussia

Exploring Hidden Nations: The Reality of Unrecognized Countries Discover the world of unrecognized countries that function as independent nations yet remain invisible on most maps. Learn about the complex criteria for statehood, the Montevideo Convention, and the role of international recognition.

Some places are nations by every measure—but are missing from the map. Discover the complexities of unrecognized countries and why global recognition matters. #HiddenNations #GlobalPolitics www.ryanjhite.com/2024/11/10/t...