Terek Soviet Republic

The Terek Soviet Republic (Russian: Терская Советская Республика), or Terek People's Republic (Russian: Терская Народная Республика) (March 1918 – February 1919), was a short-lived republic on the territory of the former Terek Oblast. Its capital was first Pyatigorsk, and later Vladikavkaz. After July 1918, it was part of the North Caucasian Soviet Republic.

Terek Soviet Republic Терская Советская Республика
Soviet Republic of Russian SFSR
1918-1919
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Terek SR and other early republics of the RSFSR in the caucasus.
Capital	first Pyatigorsk, and later Vladikavkaz
History
• Established	1918
• Disestablished	1919
Succeeded by North Caucasian Soviet Republic
Today part of	Russia Terek Oblast

In contrast to other Soviet republics, the Republic was a coalition government.^[1]

The economist Jacob Marschak served as Secretary of Labour, despite being only a 19-year-old student.^[2]

After internal struggles, it was conquered by the Volunteer Army led by Anton Denikin in early 1919.^[3]