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July 15, 2026 19:10

July 15, 2026 18:10

  • The sharp rise in fuel prices in the Rostov region outraged internet users.

    The governor of the Rostov region announced the need for 60 thousand tons of fuel for the harvest. Commentators on his Telegram channel asked why the authorities do not limit the rise in gasoline prices, as at several gas stations the price of gasoline approached 170 rubles per liter. Prices are also rising in other regions of southern Russia - gasoline has significantly increased in price in Kalmykia and Stavropol.

July 15, 2026 15:01

  • Murdiev's release sparked a wide response among the residents of Chechnya.

    The entire republic was concerned about the fate of the teenager from Chechnya, Roman Murdiev, who had previously been convicted for a fight, local residents stated on social media, commenting on the news of his release. They gave Murdiev advice, expressing hope that what he experienced would become a life lesson for him.

July 15, 2026 14:18

July 15, 2026 13:19

  • Analysts explained the reasons for the popularity of healers and fortune-tellers in Chechnya

    The popularity of healers and fortune-tellers in Chechnya is due to the residents' distrust of official medicine and the need for psychological support in the context of the harsh policies of the authorities, analysts interviewed by "Caucasian Knot" believe. In their opinion, the public persecution of occultists in the republic does not eliminate the demand for their services, but only contributes to the growing interest in them.

July 15, 2026 09:42

July 15, 2026 08:43

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Bring back alive: from Dagestan to ISIL* to return the son

Bring back alive: from Dagestan to ISIL to return the son Inside glimpse into realities of Islamic State and illegal border crossing business. Motivations of young people going to Syria and factors affecting such decisions by Dagestani youth. What are the true values of Islam, parental duties, nuances of family relations — Kazim Nurmagomedov, who managed to return his son from ISIL, talks about these topics in his interview with the ’Caucasian Knot’. *IS, or ISIL has been recognized a terrorist organization; its activities are forbidden in Russia.

"Safari in Syrian Way": A tale of a former militant who escaped from the ISIL*

Safari in Syrian Way: A tale of a former militant who escaped from the ISIL A native of Dagestan, who was successful in Moscow, tells why he had quitted his job, home, family and went to Syria, where he joined the ranks of the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (banned in Russia). The story of the battles, in which the base of the 17th Division of the Syrian Army was defeated; about how militants organized the "Safari in Syrian Way" by hunting the retreating soldiers of al-Assad in the desert; why those who come to Syria later get disappointed in militants’ ideas, – read about all that in the material of the "Caucasian Knot". *IS, ISIL has been recognized as a terrorist organization and banned in Russia.
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Blood feud – how they kill now in the Caucasus

Blood feud – how they kill now in the Caucasus

Isa Yamadaev, Ramzan Kadyrov, Badrudi Yamadaev, Igor Alborov (from left to right). Collage prepared by the 'Caucasian Knot'. Photo: Ruslan Krivobok http://www.infox.ru, press service of Chechen leadership http://www.chechnya.gov.ru/, http://pro-box.ru/federatsiya/fed.php?sphrase_id=266280, http://compromatwiki.org/, fragment of the painting by M.Zichi 'Blood fued' The blood feud is a custom that had formed during the clannish social system as a universal means of defending the honour, dignity and property of the clan. It implies the duty of casualty's relatives to take revenge on the killer or his relatives. In recent months, several reasons have appeared to make sure – in Northern Caucasus, the blood feud is by no means a part of history; it continues acting as an actual social mechanism.
How to prevent radicalization in the North Caucasus
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Killed for orientation – the fate of queer women in Chechnya

Jinn expulsion. Screenshot: Radio Liberty, https://www.svoboda.org/a/29645787.html The history of kidnappings, torture and murders of gays in Chechnya has touched on not only men, many of whom left Russia or went, well in advance, to study and work in other regions. The fate of a woman of non-traditional sexual orientation is entirely in the hands of her relatives; and they are no less cruel than law enforcers. The "Caucasian Knot" tells about what queer women face in Chechnya.
HONOUR KILLINGS IN NORTHERN CAUCASUS

"Legal Initiative" names reasons for "honour killings" in Northern Caucasus

Woman covered with a scarf. Photo: REUTERS Morteza Nikoubaz Today, the "Legal Initiative" has published its report "Killed by Gossip. Honour Killings of Women in Northern Caucasus". It contains real stories of women who fell victim to honour killings in Northern Caucasus in 2008-2017.
Caliphate children: what awaits them after ISIL

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