| Republic of Artsakh Արցախի Հանրապետություն Нагорно-Карабахская Республика | |
|---|---|
| Capital and largest city | Stepanakert |
| Official languages | Armenian Russian |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,170 km² |
| Population | |
• 2015 census | 150,932 |
The Republic of Artsakh, also known as Artsakh or Nagorno-Karabakh, is a partially recognized state in the Caucasus. Azerbaijan claims Artsakh as part of its territory.
History
In the 1920s, Kirov and Orjonikidze wanted Artsakh to be part of Armenia. Nariman Narimanov, the Chairman of the Revkom of Azerbaijan, made Artsakh an autonomous oblast of Azerbaijan instead.[1]
References
- ↑ Edgar Konstanyan (2022-10-28). "Nagorno-Karabakh: Marxist Point of View" Politsturm. Archived from the original on 2022-10-28. Retrieved 2022-10-29.