How does Russia's invasion and conquest of Central Asia and the Caucasus continue to impact contemporary societies in the region today?

Question

1.Eastern Orthodox Christianity is the main religion in these regions.
2.These regions are still under Russian control.
3.Many people in these regions are ethnic Russians or speak Russian.
4These regions still have communist governments.

Answer 1

5.The Russian language is widely used in these regions.
6.The Russian government has maintained strong economic and political ties with these regions.
7.The Russian military has a strong presence in these regions.
8.The Russian government has been accused of human rights abuses in these regions.