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The man was described by the police source as a Russian-born Chechen but by some French media as a Russian-born Ingush.

From Reuters • Oct. 14, 2023

The attacker was described by a police source as a Russian-born Chechen but by some French media as a Russian-born Ingush.

From Reuters • Oct. 13, 2023

A car goes by with a Chechen, a Dagestani and an Ingush inside.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2013

The Ingush ethnic group is considered distinct from, but closely related to, the Chechens.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2013

The reason for the celebration was that Moscow had accepted the "voluntary resignation" of Ingush President Murat Zyazikov.

From Time Magazine Archive