chechn?i?a (russia)

Graphic novelist Igort illuminates two harrowing moments in recent history--the Ukraine famine and the assassination of a Russian journalist.

Dr. Khassan Baiev describes his experiences after leaving a promising surgical career in Moscow in 1994 to provide medical services to the people of Chechnya which was under attack by Russian troops, discussing how he managed with poor facilities and few supplies, as well as the constant threat of execution by the Russians.

Examines the Chechen war from a military viewpoint, focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of both the Russians and the Chechens.

Journalist Thomas Goltz chronicles the experiences he had while covering the war in Chechnya, and examines the role the media plays in conflict areas.

A history and analysis of the war between Russia and the Chechen forces from December 1994 to August 1996, looking at the lessons of the Chechen War for modern armies, emphasizing the importance of morale for victory, and examining the academic debate on the origins of nationalism and national conflicts.

French journalist Anne Nivat chronicles the experiences she had while covering the Russian's brutal campaign against Chechnya.

In a rural village in December 2004 Chechnya, a failed doctor harbors the traumatized eight-year-old daughter of a father abducted by Russian forces and treats a series of wounded rebels and refugees while exploring the shared past that binds him to the child.

Discusses the Chechen War and the effects upon Russian politics, ethnic environment, and foreign relations.