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The participants of the forum "Let’s Return Russian Constitution to Dagestan!". Photo by Rustam Dzhalilov for the "Caucasian Knot"
20:11, 22 February 2017
Resolution demanding Abdulatipov’s resignation adopted in Moscow
The forum "Let’s Return Russian Constitution to Dagestan!" in Moscow ended with adoption of the final resolution, in which Russian authorities are invited to dismiss Ramazan Abdulatipov and hold direct election of the head of Dagestan.
The People's Assembly (Parliament) of Ingushetia. Photo http://www.ingushetia.ru/
16:47, 22 February 2017
Ingush Parliament approves bill prohibiting perpetuation of Stalin’s memory
On the eve of the 73rd anniversary of deportation, the Deputies of the People's Assembly (Parliament) of Ingushetia have adopted, in the first reading, a draft law, which bans to perpetuate the memory of Stalin in the region.
Rustam Mallamagomedov. Photo http://www.krestianin.ru/articles/57841-osobo-opasnye-fermery
14:42, 22 February 2017
Activist reports detention of Dagestani participant of "tractor march"
Rustam Mallamagomedov, a Dagestan's representative in the Association of Russian Carriers (ARC) and a participant of the "tractor march" of Krasnodar farmers, was taken last night to a Moscow police station, said a member of the ARC.
Maxim Shevchenko. Photo: https://ru.wikipedia.org
14:36, 22 February 2017
Moscow forum states deep crisis in Dagestan
Dagestan is in a deep crisis, which is confirmed by non-fulfilment of laws, and corruption and lawlessness of law enforcers, said the participants of the sitting of the Dagestani Civil Forum "Let’s Return Russian Constitution to Dagestan!" held in Moscow.
The missile complexes "Iskander". Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
10:50, 22 February 2017
Armenian Defence Minister finds use of "Iskanders" possible
Missile complexes "Iskander", shipped by Russia, belong to the Armed Forces of Armenia; and the decision to use them will depend on the situation in the region, said Vigen Sarkisyan, the head of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Armenia.
The senior pupils with their parents in Grozny. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
09:30, 22 February 2017
Chechen pupils interested in religious quest in social network
A religious-enlightenment game "Goodness for Us", launched in a social network as an alternative to "Death Games", may become popular, residents of Chechnya said.
Posters criticizing the non-systemic opposition left in the streets of Grozny. January 22, 2016. Photo by Nikolay Petrov for the "Caucasian Knot"
08:51, 22 February 2017
AI states increased pressure on rights defenders and journalists in Chechnya
It is more dangerous now for rights defenders and journalists to deal with problems of Northern Caucasus. The human rights situation has worsened in Chechnya, where in 2016 Zhalaudi Geriev, a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent, was convicted on false charges; and in early 2017, new threats were addressed to the "Caucasian Knot", the human rights organization “Amnesty International” (AI) states in its annual report on human rights in the world, which was presented in Moscow.
South Ossetia. Photo: Sputnik/Mikhail Mordasov
01:59, 22 February 2017
Scientists argue on new name of South Ossetia
The new name of the republic, proposed by the president – “State of Alania" – has not so many supporters, as believed, said Irina Gagloeva, a lecturer of the South-Ossetian State University (SOSU). It is more logical to rename the republic similar to its northern neighbour – into “South Ossetia-Alania”, said Professor Yuri Gagloity.
A police officer. Photo: Maxim Tishin / Yugopolis
01:00, 22 February 2017
Participant of detention of figurant of “caliphate case” denies torture accusations
Cantemir Zheldashev, a defendant in the case of an attempt to create caliphate in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), had testified voluntarily, a former policeman, who took part in his detention, has told the court. However, another witness has refuted the prosecution's version that Zheldashev was detained in a Nalchik park on April 17, 2014.
Praskovya Degtereva with a payslip addressed to the new apartment owner. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
22:01, 21 February 2017
Krasnodar court suspends consideration of Degterevs’ eviction
The consideration of the appeal against the court judgement to evict Nadezhda Degtereva and her mother has been suspended for six months. The Territorial Court has made this judgement in connection with the death of Nadezhda Degtereva, said the advocate Olga Sizonova.
20:37, 21 February 2017
Imam Velitov released from house arrest
Makhmud Velitov, the Imam of the "Yardyam" Moscow mosque, whose words about the murdered Dagestani cleric Gappaev were treated by investigators as justification of terrorism, was released today from his house arrest under the recognizance not to leave, said his advocate.
At the polling station in Stepanakert. February 20, 2017. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"
20:25, 21 February 2017
Foreign observers report no violations at NKR’s referendum
The members of 15 foreign delegations, who monitored the constitutional referendum, have handed their conclusions about the absence of violations over to the Central Election Commission (CEC) of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR). In their view, the referendum can be considered valid.
Darya Polyudova during the judgement delivery in her appeal complaint. Photo: https://www.facebook.com/fondov/photos/a.154756814619257.35686.108044812623791/1277061789055415/?type=3&theater
19:30, 21 February 2017
KTC refuses to commute Polyudova’s verdict
The Krasnodar Territorial Court (KTC) has rejected the appeal complaint lodged by the activist Darya Polyudova, who asked to replace her remaining term in the colony-settlement for a more lenient punishment.
The police officers. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
18:05, 21 February 2017
Opposition associates arrests of activists with appointment of Vice-President of Azerbaijan
Mass arrests aim at reducing social protests in the society against the appointment of Mekhriban Alieva to the post of the First Vice-President of Azerbaijan, oppositionists believe.
The village of Andi, Botlikh District of Dagestan. Photo: Magomedgadji Murtazaliev http://www.odnoselchane.ru
16:50, 21 February 2017
Power agents report detection of three bunkers in Andi
In the course of the counterterrorist operation (CTO) conducted in the village of Andi, law enforcers found ammunition bunkers, said the head of the Botlikh ROVD (District Interior Division).
Military equipment. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/
16:49, 21 February 2017
ECtHR awards 65,000 euros to relatives of Ibragim Kushtov, kidnapped in Ingushetia
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has found a violation of the rights of relatives of Ibragim Kushtov, who disappeared in Ingushetia in 2006. Relatives hope to find out his fate and bury him, if he is dead.
A plate at the entrnace to the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Abkhazia. Photo © Sputnik / Tomas Tkhaytsuk http://sputnik-abkhazia.ru/Abkhazia/20170220/1020454108/cik-abxazii-zavershil-priem-dokumentov-dlya-uchastiya-v-parlamentskix-vyborax.html
09:23, 21 February 2017
Abkhazia completes accepting documents for participating in parliamentary elections
The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Abkhazia has completed the reception of documents from the initiative groups and political parties, willing to nominate candidates for the elections to the National Assembly – the Parliament.
Albert Togoev, the founder of the "Portal". Photo by Alan Tskhurbaev for the "Caucasian Knot"
02:56, 21 February 2017
Art Association "Portal" in Vladikavkaz states threat of closure
The Creative Association "Portal", established in place of the frozen construction site of the National Museum of North Ossetia, is under threat of closure, said the organizers of the project. The head of the republic Vyacheslav Bitarov offered to leave the "Portal" at the already popular site of the museum, or to give it another premise.
Temur Kobaliya. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"
01:14, 21 February 2017
ECtHR accepts Kobaliya’s complaints to consideration
The complaints of Temur Kobaliya, the former head of the "Youth Consulting and Training Centre", about his administrative harassment in connection with the law on "Foreign Agents", was taken on February 20 to consideration by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR).
Luiza Djandigova. Screenshot of a video at the page of the project on the Planeta.ru platform, Planeta.ru/campaigns/53509
20:09, 20 February 2017
Donors raise nearly 1.5 million roubles for Ingush family’s house
The authors of the project "House with windows into happiness" managed to raise nearly 1.5 million roubles to build a house for a large Djandigov family. Most of the funds – 950,000 roubles – were raised by means of crowdfunding, which was praised by the "Solidarity" Charity Fund as highly efficient.
News
Broken windows. Illustration created by the Caucasian Knot using AI in the Copilot program. A residential building was damaged in a missile attack in the Rostov region.

A Stavropol resident has been convicted in connection with a terrorist organization.

Drone. Illustration created by the "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program. Three regions of the Southern Federal District were hit by drone attacks.

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.