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"Paul I signed a manifesto which annexed East Georgia to Russia."
This gave East Georgia to Russia. It is important becuase it helped settle a war before this date. -
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Kazakhstan Under Russian Empire
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Azerbaijan Under Russian Empire
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Armenian Genocide
Between 600,000 to 1.5 million Armenians were massacred or deported -
Central Asian Revolt (Kazakhstan)
The number of Kazakhstan settlers rose after the Trans-Aral Railway from Orenburg to Tashkent was completed. 400,000 Russians immigrated to Kazakhstan, and about one million Slavs, Germans, Jews, and others immigrated. Competition for land and water rose between the Kazakhs and the settlers, causing resentment. During the most serious uprising, Kazakhs attacked Rusiian and Slavic settlers and Military Garrisons, resulting in brutal massacres by both sides. -
Pro Inderpendece Georgians were killed in Tbilisi
This would be important because, it shows that people in Tbilisi were not as pro independence as Georgia wanted to be. -
Georgia Indepent Country
This was important because Georgia was once ruled by Russia and because of this they has seceded from Russia. -
Azerbaijan Independence
Although having 2 years of independence when first established in 1918, Azerbaijan was incorporated into the Soviet Union in 1920. In 1991 when the USSR collapsed they re-declared independence. It was the first democratic and secular republic in the muslim world when established. -
Kazakhstan independence from USSR.
Since the 18th century Kazakhstan had been under the control of the soviet union, in 1991 it became the final country to decalare independence from the USSR. -
Fighting Between Georgian troops in Abkhazia
This is important because this was the first rebel for independence by Georgia. -
War ends with 230,000 Armenians killed.
The Nagorno-Karabakh war lasted a span of 6 years, resulting in 230,000 Armenians killed. -
Kazakhstan Capital Moves
Kazakhstan moved the country capital from Almaty, its largest city, to Astana in 1997.Government officials stated several reasons to move the capital from Almaty, such as the city's risk of seismic activity, small room for expansion, and proximity to international borders. Import geographical change, and also led to greater unity of the country since the capital moved inland from the far southeast border. -
Legislation in Gerorgia is taken from central government.
Legislation went from the central government to try and give local governments more power. This would be important, because then both of the governments have the same amout of power. -
Kazakhstan Second Presidential Election
Nursultan Nazarbayev, who initially came to power in 1989 as the head of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan, was elected the country's first President in 1991 after the gaining independence, In 2005, Nazarbayev was reelected in a landslide victory, with the electoral commission announcing that he won over 90% of the votes. He was also re elected again in 2011. Important because Nazarbayev is working hard towards developing a market economy. -
Azerbaijan Membership in Human Rights Council
The United Nations General Assembly elected Azerbaijan to membership in the 47 seat Human Rights Council for a standard three year term. Important because it shows the rising global power of Azerbaijan. -
Guba mass grave discovery in Azerbaijan
Remains of local residents of the azerbaijani city of Guba, that have been proven to date back to the March Days conflict with armenia were discovered. Citizens were killed in a massacre by the Armenians, among the approximately 600 bodies discovered, about 50 were of children and a 100 were women. Important because it showed the true and ruthless impact of the fighting. -
New Prime Minister for Georgia
This was significant because they have had this prime minister sense Feb. 6, 2009. -
Nazarbayev and Obama meet at the Nuclear Security Summit
The President of Kazakhstan met with Obama in Washington D.C. to discuss a strengthening partnership. They stated to strive to promote nuclear safety and non-proliferation, regional stability in Central Asia, economic prosperity, and universal values. Important because it shows a growing alliance between the two countries. -
Armenian Rememberance Day (every year)
This event was in tribute to the Armenian Genocide. -
Football game between Armenia and Turkey
This event is important because it shows the fued between the Ottoman Turks, and Armenians. -
Azerbaijan President Overthrown
Elected president Abulfaz Elchibey was overthrown by military Colonel Surat Huseynov, resulting in the rise to power of former leader of Soviet Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev. In 1994, Huseynov, now prime minister, attempted another military coup on Aliyev, but Huseynov was arrested and charged with treason. Aliyev managed to reduce the country's unemployment,bring stability, peace, and major foreign investment. He was reelected in 1998. Important because it began a period of growth for the country. -
Azerbaijan UNSC Term
After independence Azerbaijan reached a a level of human and economic development, living standard, and literacy rate superior to other eastern european countries. Starting at the turn of the new year they will begin a 2 year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
