attacks, along with other crimes committed against Russians on the same days, led to a new wave of migration out of the republic, as many people sought to escape the insecurity and violence. The causes of these crimes remain unclear, and there have been differing explanations put forth by different sources. Some suggest that they were the result of tensions between the local population and the Russian-speaking minority, while others believe that they were the work of extremist groups seeking to destabilize the region. Regardless of the motives behind the crimes, their impact was significant, leading to a further erosion of trust between different communities and contributing to a sense of insecurity and instability in the Republic of Ingushetia. Geography The village of Troitskaya is located in the Republic of Ingushetia, Russia. It is situated to the west of the city of Sunzha, almost merging with it, and is 2 km east of the city of Karabulak and 27 km northeast of the city of Magas, which can be reached along the road. The village is located on both banks of the Sunzha River, with the village of Yandare located to its southwest, and the village of Nesterovskaya to its southeast. The federal highway P217 "Kavkaz" runs to the south of Troitskaya, and to the north is the railway line of the North Caucasian Railway, connecting Beslan to Sleptsovskaya. The airport "Magas" is located on the northern outskirts of the village. The Assa-Sunzha canal runs to the south of Troitskaya, originating from Sunzha west of the village. The Wooded Range rises to the south, while to the north stretches the Sunzha Range, with Mount Razrytaya reaching a height of 652.4 meters. Demography Ethnic composition References Rural localities in Ingushetia