You may have clicked on this diary expecting a detailed, insightful discussion of Chechnya's history, culture and politics, and how the relatively recent First and Second Chechen wars, connected with an independence movement, may have influenced the Boston Marathon bombing. That was the diary I wanted to write, but it would have taken me hours, and I still would have gotten it wrong. So instead, I thought I'd start a discussion.
The news media descriptions of the history of Chechnyna, and the Chechen people have been so brief and sanitized as to be meaningless. I give them some credit for recognizing the need for an explanation. It's possible that they're cautious of connecting the Boston Marathon bombing with the temptingly easy narrative of Islamic Extremism, until there's clearer evidence that is a factor. But they may just be too lazy to write an accurate story on the topic. As was I, but then I'm just an amateur...
For those looking for a quick overview, http://en.wikipedia.org/...