Not for lack of trying or Russian inspiration.

But this is a really bad comparison. Do better.

Dagestan was independent until the early part of the 20th century. Did you forget your history and Shamil’s resistance? Or the fact that Dagestanis have not forgotten this, or that they desire to become an independent country in a post Russian space? There is like very little comparison here.

What part of colonialism you still need to face are you still missing?