I know there are some serious issues with the Chechens quite aside from the religious terrorism aspect. In the novel (also a movie made of it) Gorky Park, there is a vivid description of the Chechen/mafia controlled “flea” market where automobiles and everything else was available.
I remember the film “Gorky Park” but didn’t see it. I might download the novel & read it.
Don’t get me wrong, I know the Russians weren’t innocent angels in thr conflict. It’s just that the media portrays the Chechens as complete, innocent victims when that’s just not the case.
Tragic conflict either way.