Empress
Elizabeth ruled Russia from
1742 to 1761. During her reign, the death
penalty was effectively ended, cultural
arts flourished, and Russia fought with
distinction during the Seven Years' War. |
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The Republic
of Chechnya is bordered by
the provinces of Ingushetia, North
Ossetia and Stavropol Krai to the west,
Russia to the north, the province of
Dagestan to the east, and the Republic of
Georgia to the south. |
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