Polity Republic of Aras

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Named after the Aras River that formed its southern border, the republic was declared in December 1918 by Jafargulu Khan Nakhchivanski during the Russian Civil War.

Establishment

  • January 1919: Named after the Aras River that formed its southern border, the Republic of Aras was declared in December 1918 by Jafargulu Khan Nakhchivanski.

Chronology

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1. Russian Civil War

Was a Civil War in Russia that involved varios factions but mainly the Bolsheviks and the conservative White Army in the core Russian territories, as well as a multitude of local secessionist states. At the end of war the Bolsheviks were victorious and established the Soviet Union.

1.1. Pro-independence movements in the Russian Civil War

Local independence movement caused several secessions and revolts during the Russian Civil War.

1.1.1. Pro-independence and White movements in the Caucasus during the Russian Civil War

Were a series of revolts and secessions in the Caucasus during the Russian Civil War.

  • January 1919: Named after the Aras River that formed its southern border, the Republic of Aras was declared in December 1918 by Jafargulu Khan Nakhchivanski.
  • June 1919: The existence of the Republic of Aras was ended when troops from the First Republic of Armenia advanced into the region and succeeded in taking control over it in mid-June 1919 during the Aras War.

Disestablishment

  • June 1919: The existence of the Republic of Aras was ended when troops from the First Republic of Armenia advanced into the region and succeeded in taking control over it in mid-June 1919 during the Aras War.