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Anzhela Matieva. Photo by the press service of the Government of the Republic of Ingushetia http://www.magas.ru
23:48, 5 March 2019
Court supports "Ingushneft" in activist's lawsuit
In Malgobek, the court refused to reinstate activist Anzhela Matieva, dismissed after protests against the agreement on the border with Chechnya, at her position at the "Ingushneft" Company.
Vladislav Khokhlachev and his advocate at the court. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"
21:29, 5 March 2019
Defence to challenge verdict in case on plotting of bombings in Nalchik
Vladislav Khokhlachev, a resident of Nalchik, who was sentenced to 18 years of imprisonment on the charge of plotting a terror act, pleaded not guilty. His advocate has announced the decision to challenge the verdict.
Joseph Stalin. Photo: public domain https://ru.wikipedia.org
21:24, 5 March 2019
Stalin's death anniversary reminds of love and hatred for "leader of nations" in Caucasus
66 years ago, Joseph Stalin died on March 5, 1953. Fans of the "leader of nations" express sympathy for the Stalinist methods of government, while many residents of Northern Caucasus consider Stalin guilty of the mass deportation of peoples.
Djambulat Umarov, Tumso Abdurakhmanov. Photo: screenshot of the video https://www.instagram.com/p/BumX179HT05, screenshot of the video by Palitra TV https://ok.ru/video/12574852433, collage by the "Caucasian Knot"
17:12, 5 March 2019
Chechen Minister Umarov stops discussion with blogger Abdurakhmanov
Djambulat Umarov explained his decision to stop a discussion with Tumso Abdurakhmanov by the opponent's reluctance to be engaged in a constructive dialogue. Residents of Chechnya associated the end of the dispute with the Ramzan Kadyrov's absentee participation in it.
Vladislav Khokhlachev and his advocate at the court session. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"
17:10, 5 March 2019
Resident of Nalchik sentenced to 18 years of imprisonment for plotting terror acts
The North-Caucasian District Military Court sentenced Vladislav Khokhlachev, accused of plotting a terror act in Nalchik, to 18 years of imprisonment.
Organizers of the conference: Mufti Ravil Gainutdin, A Just Russia's chairman Sergey Mironov, and an MP Gadjimurad Omarov. Photo by Rustam Djalilov for the "Caucasian Knot"
11:15, 5 March 2019
Soviet authorities' policy on Islam left traces in Caucasus
The extermination of the clergy and the destruction of mosques in the Soviet years resulted in the appearance of radical preachers, Damir Mukhetdinov, the rector of the Moscow Islamic Institute, has stated at the conference "The History of Islam in Russia: Comprehension with Look into the Future".
Manvel Grigoryan. Photo: screenshot of the video published on the NewsamChannel YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=18&v=ucyZNYCpHUs
11:11, 5 March 2019
Armenia: ex-MP Manvel Grigoryan transferred from hospital to prison
General Manvel Grigoryan, a former Armenian MP, the head of the "Erkrapa" Volunteers' Union, has been discharged from hospital. However, his condition remains grave, his advocates said.
Residents of the village of Tissi-Akhitli near the ashes. Photo by the press service of the administration of the Tsumada District http://www.mo-tsumada.ru/index.php/novosti/munitsipalitet/1917-news1334
11:08, 5 March 2019
Kadyrov's help to fire victims reminds of Chechen-Dagestani border (+video)
The head of Chechnya has never allocated such large amounts of money from the Akhmat Kadyrov Fund to residents of Dagestan like to the fire victims in the Tsumada District, where residents are concerned about the demarcation of the Dagestani-Chechen border, Malik Butaev, a journalist, has noted. In his turn, Dmitry Lomilov, a lawyer, has pointed out that usually charitable foundations do not provide help in cash, especially in such large volumes.
Protesters in Azerbaijan. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
08:26, 5 March 2019
Rights defenders report decrease of political prisoners in Azerbaijan
Since December 2018, the list of political prisoners, compiled by the "Union for the Freedom of Political Prisoners of Azerbaijan" (UFPPA), has reduced by 17 names and contains now 133 persons. Authorities are increasingly resorting not to criminal prosecution of activists, but to arrests of them, rights defenders assert.
The sitting of the Sheikh Zayed Foundation. Screenshot of zayed_fund https://www.instagram.com/p/Buek0utFdRz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
08:24, 5 March 2019
"Woman's taxi" project reminds role of Islam in Chechnya
The advertisement of the taxi service exclusively for women caused a lively discussion in Chechnya. Some residents criticized the departure from secular norms; others believe that the project is consistent with Islam and Chechen customs.
Khabib Nurmagomedov. Photo: REUTERS/Said Tsarnayev
23:28, 4 March 2019
Social network users support bloggers in dispute with Nurmagomedov
The harsh criticism of the play "The Hunt for Men" by the Dagestan fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov and the statements of the bloggers, who stood up for the actors, about the threats have caused heated debates in social networks.
A participant of the action in support of the murdered schoolboys holds a poster with an inscription "Don't kill!" Tbilisi, June 1, 2018. Photo: REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili
23:26, 4 March 2019
Prosecutor convicted for concealing murder of schoolboys in Tbilisi
The court has sentenced Mirza Subeliani, a former high-ranking officer of the General Prosecutor's Office (GPO) of Georgia, to a year and one month of deprivation of freedom under the case of a brawl that ended with the death of two schoolboys.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo: screenshot of the video posted on the YouTube channel of the "Grozny" State TV and Radio Company https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DXbxALpwac
19:55, 4 March 2019
Dispute of Chechen minister with blogger forces Kadyrov to clarify his father's words about jihad
Ramzan Kadyrov has told about his father's calls for jihad during the first military campaign in Chechnya. He did it against the background of the discussion about Kadyrov Senior that occurred between Minister Djambulat Umarov and blogger Tumso Abdurakhmanov.
A special operation in Nalchik. February 27, 2019. Photo by the press service of Russian National Anti-Terrorism Committee http://nac.gov.ru
19:53, 4 March 2019
From February 25 to March 3, 2019, three persons fell victims to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week from February 25 to March 3, 2019, three persons perished in the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus; there was no information about the wounded ones. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
The Constitutional Court of Ingushetia pronounced the judgement on the application filed on behalf of Madina Dzortova. February 27, 2019. Photo by the press service of the Constitutional Court of Ingushetia http://ks-ri.ru/?p=3662
19:49, 4 March 2019
Ingush CC obliges to solve problems of migrants from Chechnya
The provisions of the Ingush housing programme, which prohibit forced migrants from Chechnya to receive housing in Ingushetia, are contrary to the Constitution of Ingushetia. This was reported by the Constitutional Court (CC) of the region, which has obliged the Ingush Parliament to solve the migrants' housing problem.
14:50, 4 March 2019
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of February 25-March 3, 2019
Threats and apologies after a performance shown in Makhachkala; CTO in Nalchik; fire in a mountainous village of Dagestan; actions to commemorate victims of the Sumgait pogroms and Khodjaly massacre; release of Azerbaijani blogger Mekhman Guseinov, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of February 25-March 3, 2019, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".
13:31, 4 March 2019
Rights defenders remind Azerbaijani President of his promise to solve Elmar Guseinov's murder
Within 14 years, the Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev has failed with his promise to quickly solve the murder of Elmar Guseinov, the Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety (IRFS) has stated on the anniversary of the journalist's murder. Rights defenders have emphasized that impunity encourages new crimes against journalists.
Emergency crews working at the site of the fire in the village of Tissi-Akhitli in Dagestan. Photo: screenshot of the Instagram of the Ministry for Emergencies for Dagestan https://www.instagram.com/p/Bugrj5jAxho/
13:27, 4 March 2019
Kadyrov's help to Dagestani fire victims triggers ambiguous reaction in social networks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed local authorities to deal with the situation and provide maximum help to victims of the fire in the Dagestani village of Tissi-Akhitli. The monetary aid in the amount of 10 million roubles allocated by the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has alerted some social network users.
Military positions in the Karabakh conflict zone. Nagorno-Karabakh. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"
13:23, 4 March 2019
Azerbaijan claims machine gun fire in conflict zone
During the last 24 hours, the positions of the Azerbaijani Army in the Karabakh conflict zone were shelled for 22 times, the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has stated.
An unfinished house of the refugees in Stepanakert. Nagorno-Karabakh, February 27, 2019. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"
11:24, 4 March 2019
Refugees from Azerbaijan complain about unsolved housing problems in Yerevan
The anniversary of Sumgait pogroms has reminded about the refugees' problems. More than 2000 of them have failed to receive Armenian citizenship, said Anahit Airapetyan, the press secretary of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Office in Yerevan. Refugees told that for 30 years they could not solve the housing problems in their homeland.
News
A scientist spoke about his research into a Jewish cemetery in Azerbaijan.

Samira Gasimli. Photo from Samira Gasimli's personal archive, published by Meydan TV https://www.meydan.tv/ The wife of an Azerbaijani government critic faces libel charges.

Historians and activists have called on Armenian authorities to resist the destruction of cultural heritage in Karabakh.

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.