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.

[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.