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Magomet Yandiev, Associate Professor at the Moscow State University. Photo: press service of Municipal Presnensky District
14:48, 10 September 2019
Magomet Yandiev associates his election success in Moscow with "Smart Voting"
Magomet Yandiev, associate professor of the Moscow State University (known as MGU), explained his victory at the elections to the Moscow City Duma by the support of voters who used the "Smart Voting" service.
Zarifa Sautieva. Photo: press service of the Association of Memory Museums, http://memorymuseums.ru/seminar/2017
14:39, 10 September 2019
Defence treats extension of Zarifa Sautieva's arrest as unjustified
Prosecutors failed to sufficiently substantiate their version that after leaving the SIZO (pre-trial prison), Zarifa Sautieva may hide from investigators. This opinion was voiced by an advocate when he commented on the court's decision to extend the arrest of the Ingush activist.
Thorhild Sunna Evarsdottir, a PACE Rapporteur. Photo: https://moldova.europalibera.org/a/www.europalibera.org/a/29448907.html
11:22, 10 September 2019
Rights defenders treat PACE Rapporteur's visit to Azerbaijan as encouraging
Thorhild Sunna Evarsdottir, a PACE Rapporteur, has paid a three-day visit to Azerbaijan, where she met officials, critics of the authorities and prisoners. The rights defenders interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" expressed hope that the visit of Ms Evarsdottir will help political prisoners.
High security prison fence. Phot by Nina Tumanova for the Caucasian Knot
11:06, 10 September 2019
Armenian citizen convicted in Russia for recruiting teen into IS*
A court in the Vladimir Region of Russia has found Ashot Grigoryan, an Armenian citizen, guilty of recruiting a teenager into a terrorist organization and sentenced him to 14 years in prison, the Russian FSB (Federal Security Bureau) reported on September 9.
Malsag Uzhakhov speaks at rally in Magas. Screenshot from video posted by 'Fortanga Org' at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfFMlE02KJw
10:55, 10 September 2019
Uzhakhov refuses to attend court session
Malsag Uzhakhov, the head of the Council of Teips (family clans) of Ingushetia, has refused to be present at the next court session, at which the investigators' petition to extend his custody should be considered. Djabrail Kuriev, his advocate, told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent about it.
Commemoration events in Beslan, September 3, 2019. Photo: REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko
08:36, 10 September 2019
After criticism in social networks, "Beslan Mothers" refused to raise money
The "Beslan Mothers" Committee opened an account to raise money for helping tragedy victims, but having faced a flow of negative reactions gave up the idea without receiving any money.
Magomed Yandiyev. Photo: Municipal Presnensky District of Moscow, https://presnyamo.ru/sovet-deputatov/deputies/yandiev/
08:26, 10 September 2019
Yandiev's success sparks disputes over Muslims' role in Moscow elections
Valeria Kasamara, a competitor of Magomet Yandiev, a former Minister of Economy of Ingushetia and now Associate Professor at the Moscow State University (MSU), has associated his success at the recent elections to the Moscow City Duma with support of local Muslims; however, Mr Yandiev has refuted this version.
Law enforcers. Photo: press service of the National Antiterrorist Committee, http://nac.gov.ru
22:26, 9 September 2019
On September 2-8, 2019, no one fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week of September 2-8, 2019, no one fell victim to the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Interpol logo. Photo: REUTERS/Edgar Su
22:17, 9 September 2019
Cancellation of search for Ali Bakaev shows Interpol's critical attitude to Russia's requests
Interpol has become more critical when reacting to requests of the Russian authorities, and that has been proved by the Interpol's refusal to search for Ali Bakaev, a native of Chechnya, notes human rights defender Svetlana Gannushkina.
Raul Khadjimba (right) and protesters. Collage by the Caucasian Knot. Photo: Dmitry Stateinov for the Caucasian Knot, REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
19:37, 9 September 2019
Khadjimba declared president of Abkhazia amid opponents' protest
The incumbent president, Raul Khadjimba, has gained a thousand votes more than Alkhas Kvitsiniya, the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Abkhazia has announced today. Alkhas Kvitsiniya has promised to challenge the CEC's decision in court.
Incident in the Petropavlovsk Highway in Grozny. Photo: press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for Chechnya.
19:15, 9 September 2019
Law enforcers report details of shootout in Grozny
The 18-year-old resident of Chechnya, shot dead today in a shootout with policemen, had been put on the wanted list after hijacking a car and stealing a pistol from his relative, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has informed. The young man had planned to attack law enforcers, the director of the ChGTRK said, but the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) has not yet confirmed this version.
Brothers Ayub and Askhab Vakharagov. Screenshot from video 'Ayub Vakharagov' Official Music, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyXyGKM3wPY
18:58, 9 September 2019
Chechen law enforcers detain Vakharagov amateur singers
The brothers Ayub and Askhab Vakharagov were detained for an "educative conversation", because they violated the ban on singing the songs not approved by the Chechen authorities, Kheda Saratova, a member of the Human Rights Council under the head of Chechnya, stated on September 8. According to a source in the Gudermes District, law enforcers have been keeping the brothers for two weeks already.
18:29, 9 September 2019
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of September 2-8, 2019
Single voting day in Southern Russia; election of Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov as the leader of Ingushetia; the second round of the presidential election in Abkhazia, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of September 2-8, 2019, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".
14:37, 9 September 2019
In Quarter 1 of 2019, 21 people fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
In January-March of 2019, at least 21 people suffered from the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus: 16 people were killed, and at least five more were wounded. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from open sources.
Policemen at the Georgian Parliament building. Photo by Beslan Kmuzov for the Caucasian Knot
13:39, 9 September 2019
Three opposition activists detained at protest action in Georgia
On September 8, policemen detained three supporters of the "Alliance of Georgia's Patriots" after a clash at a rally in Tbilisi.
Voters at a polling station in Nagorno-Karabakh. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot
13:28, 9 September 2019
Observers report election violations in NKR
At some polling stations in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), crowds of voters were observed; attempts were recorded to vote on inappropriate documents and violations of the secrecy of the vote, observers inform.
Screenshot of Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2583779081652666&set=a.140491665981432&type=3
11:05, 9 September 2019
Dagestani women responded with flash mob to Khabib's words about wearing papakhas
The words of UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov that only men can wear papakhas (Caucasian wool hat), because they have the honour, have been criticized on the Facebook. Already at least 18 women took part in the flash mob by posting their photos in papakhas.
Voting at a polling station in Volgograd, September 8, 2019. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for the Caucasian Knot
10:48, 9 September 2019
Volgograd state servants tell about use of administrative resources before elections
Heads of some budget-funded organizations have demanded from their subordinates to vote for a particular candidate for the governor of the Volgograd Region, voters have informed.
Handcuffs. Photo: Elena Sineok, Yuga.ru
10:18, 9 September 2019
Krasnodar brawlers-shooters report details of their torture by law enforcers
Shamal Madaev and Khalid Khamidov, natives of Chechnya, arrested after a mass brawl with shooting, told rights defenders that they had been beaten up and tortured with electricity after detention.
Intigam Aliev attends presentation of his novel. Photo by Faik Medjid for the Caucasian Knot
09:57, 9 September 2019
Rights defenders and activists worry about children of Azerbaijani political prisoners
Baku hosted a presentation of the novel by Intigam Aliev, a well-known lawyer and rights defender, which was combined with a charity action. The event included gathering of school supplies and books for children from low-income families, including those of political prisoners.
News
Analysts assessed the development prospects of the Middle Corridor

Wagons with agricultural produce. Photo: Report https://report.az/ru/biznes/iz-azerbajdzhana-v-armeniyu-otpravleny-rossijskie-udobreniya-i-grechka A new batch of agricultural products was sent via Azerbaijan to Armenia.

The Georgian Ministry of Finance reported full repayment of its debt to Russia.

LEGAL TEXTS
The illustration was created by the Caucasian Knot using AI The peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as other documents signed at the meeting with Trump on August 8, 2025

The “Caucasian Knot" publishes the agreement on the establishment of peace and interstate relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which was initialed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on August 8, 2025, through the mediation of US President Donald Trump. The meeting of Trump, Aliyev and Pashinyan took place on August 8 in Washington. Following the meeting, Pashinyan and Aliyev also signed a joint declaration. In addition to the agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Trump signed a number of separate memoranda with Aliyev and Pashinyan....

Personalities
Zelimkhan Khangoshvili. Photo courtesy of press service of HRC 'Memorial', http://memohrc.org/ Zelimkhan Khangoshvili

A participant of the second Chechen military campaign, one of the field commanders close to Shamil Basaev and Aslan Maskhadov. Shot dead in Berlin in 2019.

Magomed Daudov. Photo: screenshot of the video http://video.agaclip.com/w=atDtPvLYH9o Magomed Daudov

Magomed "Lord" Daudov is a former Chechen militant who was awarded the title of "Hero of Russia", the chairman of the Chechen parliament under Ramzan Kadyrov.

Tumso Abdurakhmanov. Screenshot from video posted by Abu-Saddam Shishani [LIVE] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIR3s7AB0Uw Tumso Abdurakhmanov

Tumso Abdurakhmanov is a blogger from Chechnya. After a conflict with Ramzan Kadyrov's relative, he left the republic and went first to Georgia, and then to Poland, where he is trying to get political asylum.