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Jean-Pierre Moynet, Street in Tiflis, 1858. Photo: Sputnik-georgia.ru/analytics/20151023/228877552.html
15:07, 4 March 2017
Researchers explain specifics of Alexandre Dumas’ Caucasian notes
On March 1, the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (known as MGIMO) hosted an open seminar on the theme "Anthropology of Travel". Zoya Makhmudova, Associate Professor of the Ethnology Department of the Moscow State University (MSU), spoke about the travel notes written by Alexandre Dumas, a classic of the French fiction, and artist Jean-Pierre Moynet, devoted to their journey to the Caucasus in 1858-1859.
14:37, 4 March 2017
Gevorg Safaryan appeales against verdict
Gevorg Safaryan, an activist of the "Constituent Parliament", sentenced on the charge of abusing a policeman, has filed a complaint to the Criminal Court of Appeal.
14:11, 4 March 2017
Death toll under avalanche on Mount Cheget reaches seven
Today, the rescue operation on Mount Cheget in Kabardino-Balkaria has been completed after employees of the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE) found the body of the seventh tourist covered with an avalanche on the slope, which was banned for skiing.
Eduard Kokoity. Photo: Ekhokavkaza.com/a/28200380.html
13:45, 4 March 2017
Kokoity rejected registration as candidate for presidency in South Ossetia
Eduard Kokoity, the former leader of South Ossetia, has not passed the residency requirement, which demands permanent residence in the territory of the republic for the past five years. This was reported by the Central Election Commission (CEC).
13:00, 4 March 2017
Volgograd: tenants of collapsing multi-storey house complain about authorities’ inaction
The house No. 30 in Saushinskaya Street is collapsing; while the managing company and city authorities are idling, tenants of the house told the "Caucasian Knot".
Mekhman Guseinov. Photo: Facebook.com/Mehman.IRFS
08:18, 4 March 2017
Azerbaijani rights defenders and journalists treat verdict of guilty to Guseinov as prosecution for criticizing authorities
Mekhman Guseinov, Director of the Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety (IRFS), is sentenced to imprisonment in connection with his activities as a journalist and a blogger. This opinion was voiced by activists of civil society in Azerbaijan.
Boris Nemtsov in youth. Trailer of the film "Nemtsov", Youtube.com/watch?v=WmWybzBcmWY
23:53, 3 March 2017
"Open Russia" reports attempt to prevent screening of “Nemtsov” film
On March 4, a free screening of the film by Vladimir Kara-Murza "Nemtsov" is scheduled in Rostov-on-Don, as well as the presentation of the projects "Otkrytoe Pravo" (Open Law) and "Pravozaschita" (Advocacy). Both events are organized with the support of the "Open Russia" movement, Anastasia Shevchenko, the regional coordinator of the movement, told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent. According to her story, the organizers have already faced attempts to disrupt the events.
22:46, 3 March 2017
"Public Verdict": Russia fails to give clear answers to ECtHR on Demerchyan’s case
Today, it became known what answers the Russian party has sent to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on the case of torture applied to Sochi builder Mardiros Demerchyan, Oleg Novikov, an employee of the "Public Verdict", told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
Alexander Cherkasov. Photo: RFE/RL
17:51, 3 March 2017
Rights defenders treat monument to Pskov paratroopers in Chechnya as PR action
On March 2, a monument in the shape of a cross, dedicated to the events of 2000, was set up in the Argun Gorge, where a fight took place of Pskov paratroopers with the armed grouping commanded by Khattab.
Organizer of a sit-in strike Shagen Arutyunyan. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
15:36, 3 March 2017
Yerevan strikers report police’s attempt to stop action
This morning, policemen have demanded from the sit-in strikers in support of Arthur Sargsyan, arrested for helping members of the "Sasna Tsrer" detachment, to leave Freedom Square in Yerevan, said Shagen Arutyunyan, the initiator of the strike.
Chechen refugees pass through border control in Brest. Photo: Oksana Brovach, http://kavpolit.com
14:42, 3 March 2017
HRW blames Polish authorities for ignoring Chechen refugees’ rights
Authorities of Poland refuse to grant asylum to residents of Chechnya, thus, exposing them to danger, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) has stated in its report.
Head of animal rights organizations "Zoolife" Olga Vyatkina. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
12:38, 3 March 2017
In Makhachkala, participants of public hearing voice recommendations to address problem of stray dogs
On March 2, the Public Chamber of Dagestan held a public hearing dedicated to solving problems of homeless animals in the urban environment. The event was attended by members of Makhachkala animal rights organizations "Zoolife" and "Ecolife", officials of the Makhachkala administration, and members of the Moscow Bar Association and animal rights experts of the organization "Zoopravo".
Blogger Mekhman Guseinov. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
12:06, 3 March 2017
Blogger Mekhman Guseinov sentenced to two years of imprisonment
Today, the Surakhani District Court of Baku has sentenced blogger Mekhman Guseinov, Director of the Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety (IRFS), to two years of imprisonment on the charge of defamation. He was taken into custody at the courtroom.
Advocate Sapiyat Magomedova. Photo: http://www.moidagestan.ru/news/society/14460
09:05, 3 March 2017
Dagestani advocates: detainee forced to waive services of defenders
Yesterday, on March 2, advocates Musa Abdulkadirov and Sapiyat Magomedova appealed to the Kizilyurt District Prosecutor's Office with a demand to provide access to the investigative actions in the case against of a resident of Dagestan suspected of possession of weapons and drugs.
07:31, 3 March 2017
In Dagestan, law enforcers identify owner of car with explosives
The car, in which law enforcers found explosives and a Kalashnikov submachine gun, belonged to an accomplice of the "Southern" armed grouping of militants. This was reported by a source from the law enforcement bodies of Dagestan.
01:00, 3 March 2017
US Congress voices support of Georgia's territorial integrity
The resolution, which calls on the US administration to work closely with Georgia in the spheres of defence and security, has been adopted by majority votes of the Congress.
00:06, 3 March 2017
Law enforcers report prevention of suicide attempt of Astrakhan schoolgirl
FSB agents have stopped the actions of a user of a social network registered under nickname "Philip Lis", who incited a minor girl from Astrakhan to commit suicide. This was reported by investigators.
20:34, 2 March 2017
Yerevan strikers complain about police pressure
In Armenia, the participants of the sit-in strike held in Freedom Square in support of Arthur Sargsyan report about threats received from the police. Despite this, they intend to continue their protest.
Asif Yusifli. Photo: RFE/RL
16:57, 2 March 2017
Court softens verdict to Azerbaijani activist Yusifli
Today, the Supreme Court (SC) of Azerbaijan has partially satisfied the complaint of the defence, which asked to release the oppositional leader Asif Yusifli, and reduced his prison term from six to five years.
Islam Ismailov talks with two men during anti-alcohol raid in Moscow. Screenshot of the video entitled "Stop Haram! I’m ready to die for Islam!" posted on YouTube.
16:31, 2 March 2017
Russian Council of Muftis condemns "Stop Haram" project
Nafigulla Ashirov, Co-Chair of the Council of Muftis of Russia and Supreme Mufti of the Asian part of Russia, is sceptical about the idea of “educating Muslims in the way shown in the ‘Stop Haram’ programme."
News
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Alipat Sultanbegova, an activist. Photo: SOTA https://t.me/sotaproject/54465 Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of February 20-26, 2023

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of September 12-18, 2022

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.