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12:27, 2 February 2019
IS* claims responsibility for attack on law enforcers in Sernovodskaya
The "Islamic State" (IS, earlier ISIL), a terrorist organization, banned in Russia by the court, has declared Mansur Beltoev, the Ingushetia resident killed in the attack on Chechen law enforcers, to be its militant; however, it marked the Stavropol Territory as the place of the attack.
08:40, 2 February 2019
Kremlin postpones decision on petition calling for Evkurov's resignation
The administration of President Putin has extended the term for the consideration of the demands of Ingush activists, namely, the resignation of the head of Ingushetia, and the cancellation of the border agreement with Chechnya and the transfer of the Prigorodny District. The postponement was explained by the need to study additional documents, Magomed Mutsolgov has informed.
Jostlement in Dagestan, February 1, 2019. Screenshot from video at: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtVrU5WHb_Q/
08:29, 2 February 2019
Kerimov's almsgiving results in jostlement in Derbent
Several Derbent townspeople have suffered in a charity event organized by Senator (Member of the Federation Council) Suleiman Kerimov, after which the police stopped the food distribution.
Murtazali Gasanguseinov holds solo picket, Makhachkala, February 1, 2019. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the Caucasian Knot
22:01, 1 February 2019
Gasanguseinov says he won't seek meeting with Dagestani head any longer
Murtazali Gasanguseinov has stated today during his picket that he does not want to meet the head of Dagestan, Vladimir Vasiliev, since the latter had called the murder of Murtazali's sons a mistake.
Gazprom logo. Photo: REUTERS/Maxim Zmeyev
21:47, 1 February 2019
In Arashukov's case, Dagestan figures as leader in gas thefts
Out of the 31.7 billion roubles lost by Gazprom because of the thefts, imputed to Raul Arashukov and four other top bosses of Gazprom structures, at least 27.4 billion were embezzled at gas supplies to Dagestan. Gas thefts were also committed in the Stavropol Territory and Karachay-Cherkessia, investigators assert.
Rafael Guseinzade holds solo picket. Screenshot from the Caucasian Knot video
17:23, 1 February 2019
Court refuses to release Azerbaijani activist
The Baku Court of Appeal (BCA) has dismissed the complaint against the arrest of the activist Rafael Guseinzade after his solo picket in support of political prisoners.
Law enforcers in Grozny. Photo: REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko
17:08, 1 February 2019
Public talk on drug addiction in Chechnya raises collective responsibility problem
The participants of a prophylactic talk with detainees for drug use and distribution, which was shown on TV, did not come there voluntarily, residents of Chechnya have informed. They also recalled the principle of collective responsibility in force in the republic.
Murtazali Gasanguseinov (right) holds picket, Makhachkala. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the Caucasian Knot
14:06, 1 February 2019
Gasanguseinovs' father answers with a picket to Vasiliev's words
Today, at a protest rally in Makhachkala, Murtazali Gasanguseinov, has stated that he was outraged by the words of the head of Dagestan, Vladimir Vasiliev, and refuses to treat the death of his sons as a "tragic accident." He also reproached Mr Vasiliev for refusing to meet him.
Prison. Photo: Sputnik / Tabyldy Kadyrbekov https://ru.armeniasputnik.am/society/20180811/13801588/armenii-povesilsya-arestovannyj-ministr-vyyasnyaet-obstoyatelstva.html
13:56, 1 February 2019
Prisoner goes on hunger strike in Armenia
On January 30, Vagarshak Avetisyan, sentenced to life imprisonment on murder charges, declared a hunger strike demanding a reconsideration of his criminal case and a meeting with the head of Armenian Ministry of Justice (MoJ), the "Tert.am" reported on January 31 with reference to inmate's relatives.
Lake Kezenoi-Am at the Chechen-Dagestani border. Photo: Ras.sham https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Кезенойам
13:46, 1 February 2019
Political analysts warn of threat of conflicts around the Chechen borders
It is unlikely that the process of fixing Chechnya's borders with the Stavropol Territory and North Ossetia will pass without disputes, and could create grounds for acute interethnic conflicts, the political analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" assert.
11:36, 1 February 2019
AI demands to stop persecuting Roman Zaitsev
The human rights organization "Amnesty International" (AI) has reacted to the administrative case, initiated against Roman Zaitsev, the coordinator of the "Open Russia", for his participation in the activities of an "undesirable organization". Russian authorities are holding a "vicious campaign" of fight against the opposition, rights defenders assert.
11:28, 1 February 2019
Activists tell about threats after protests in Pankisi Gorge
Law enforcers are holding "talks" with opponents to the construction of hydroelectric power plants (HEPPs) in the vicinity of the Pankisi Gorge and convince them not to protest, local residents inform.
Robert Kocharyan. Photo: © Sputnik / Asatur Yesayants
11:14, 1 February 2019
Advocate explains Kocharyan's participation in "Case No. March 1" filming
Robert Kocharyan, the second president of Armenia, has just taken part in the "Case No. March 1" film by the Russian journalist Roman Babayan, but was not his customer thereof, the advocate Ayk Alumyan told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
Mikhail Benyash. Photo: RFE/RL
08:36, 1 February 2019
"Memorial" announces political background in lawyer Benyash's case
The criminal prosecution of Mikhail Benyash, a lawyer from Kuban (Krasnodar Territory), has the aim to prevent him from defending detainees at rallies, the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" believes.
Mikhail Skokov. Photo: website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for Smolensk Region https://sputnik-ossetia.ru/North_Ossetia/20160412/1685906.html
08:26, 1 February 2019
Head of North-Ossetian MIA fails to support Kadyrov's idea to demolish block-posts
The check-post "Chermen" should not only be preserved, but still strengthened, Mikhail Skokov, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of North Ossetia, is convinced. This opinion is against the proposal of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, on the elimination of block-posts in the regions of Northern Caucasus.
22:48, 31 January 2019
In Grozny, law enforcers try to detain advocate who defends gay man
Law enforcers held for some time Alexander Karavaev, an advocate from Nizhny Novgorod, who tried to find out the fate of his client Bekkhan Yusupov.
Solo picketer talks to policeman in Volgograd, January 31, 2019. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for the Caucasian Knot
22:35, 31 January 2019
Volgograd activists hold pickets in defence of Article 31 of Russian Constitution
Today, in Volgograd, activists have held seven solo pickets within the all-Russian campaign "Strategy-31". They explained the format of their protest action by the fact that the City Mayoralty refused to sanction a group picket in a notified place.
European Court of Human Rights. Photo: REUTERS / Vincent Kessler
22:26, 31 January 2019
ECtHR orders Russia to pay 10 million euros for deportation of Georgian citizens
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) awarded citizens of Georgia compensation for the mass deportation from Russia in 2006. Meanwhile, the Strasbourg Court dismissed the request for more than 70 million euros of compensation, reports the Russian Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
18:48, 31 January 2019
Daughter of arrested Rostov activist dies in hospital
A 17-year-old daughter of Anastasia Shevchenko died at a resuscitation ward in a hospital. Earlier, the activist filed a motion to cancel her house arrest in Rostov-on-Don and explained her request by the need to take care of her daughter.
Search at the apartment of Rauf Arashukov. Screenshot from video posted by Russia’s Investigative Committee, http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=6bTMbsUIC71
18:38, 31 January 2019
Law enforcers report about Arashukov family's collection of cold steel arms and gold
During searches at the apartments of Rauf Arashukov, arrested senator from Karachay-Cherkessia, and his relatives, law enforcers found a collection of cold steel arms, gold bars, and large amounts of cash, sources from the law enforcement bodies reported.
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.