The Republic of Bashkortostan is little known outside of Russia and a few Turkic-language-speaking countries, but this could soon change. Ever since Putin's decision to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the century-long campaign for greater autonomy for Bashkortostan has increasingly turned into a campaign for full independence!
Here are the basic facts you need to know to understand more about this issue.
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Chapters:
Where is Bashkortostan? 00:00
Who are the Bashkir people? 00:46
The Autonomy of Bashkiria 01:11
The Bashkir ASSR 01:39
Take as much sovereignty as you can swallow! 02:16
Bashkortostan's third republic 02:49
BASHKORT & Kushtau - 03:12
Independence for Bashkortostan 03:58
Could Bashkortostan become independent? 05:04
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