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The residents of the city of Nardaran gathered at a spontaneous rally. November 26, 2015. Photo by Parvana Bayramova for the "Caucasian Knot"
01:19, 15 December 2016
Trial of "Nardaran case" interrupted after defendants' protest
At the trial of the "Nardaran case", the court refused to grant the defence's motions demanding to examine testimonies and summon witnesses for questioning, including Ramil Usubov, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA). After that, the defendants expressed their protest against the judge's actions and refused to participate in the trial, which was then interrupted.
The SIZO (pre-trial prison) in Nalzhik. Photo http://www.kbrdum.ru/
00:20, 15 December 2016
KBR resident complains about torture after detention
A local resident Murat Attoev, arrested on suspicion of aiding militants, has stated a violation of his rights by law enforcers of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR). The Attoev's case has signs of falsification, said Valery Khatazhukov, the head of the KBR's Human Rights Centre.
The sacrificial sheep. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:58, 14 December 2016
In Adygea, MIA refuses to investigate theft of Ramzan Kadyrov's sheep
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) for Adygea has refused to open a criminal case on the fact of theft of animals donated by Ramzan Kadyrov to poor residents of Adygea. Ecologist Valery Brinikh, who voiced the information, also announced his intention to challenge the MIA's decision and complained to the Prosecutor's Office about pressure from law enforcers.
The "Boris Yeltsin Presidential Centre" in Yekaterinburg. Photo: http://yeltsin.ru/news/ceny-na-bilety-i-chasy-raboty/
23:28, 14 December 2016
Caucasiologists criticize statements voiced by Karachay-Cherkessian Mufti about Yeltsin Centre
The "Boris Yeltsin Presidential Centre" in Yekaterinburg is to be blown up in case of its "subversive activities." This was stated by Mufti Ismail Berdiev, Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of Karachay-Cherkessia. Journalist Orkhan Djemal and Akhmet Yarlykapov, an expert on the Caucasus, believe the statement voiced by the Mufti is "reckless."
Izida Chaniya. Photo: "Nuzhnaya Gazeta", http://abh-n.ru/kontakty.html
20:30, 14 December 2016
Abkhazian journalists state tighter control over Russian financial aid
At the background of poor quality of republic's investment projects and misuse of allocated funds, the Russian party has tightened the terms of granting financial aid to Abkhazia, said Abkhazian journalists Izida Chaniya and Anton Krivenyuk.
Mokhmad Mezhidov. Photo: Sputnik/Vitaly Belousov
15:57, 14 December 2016
Natives of Northern Caucasus plead partially guilty of plotting terror act in Moscow
Today, the Moscow District Military Court has announced the indictment on the case against Aslan Baisultanov, a native of Chechnya, and two members of his grouping, accused of preparing an explosion in Moscow. All the three have partially admitted their guilt.
A poster of the participant of the rally in memory of Nemtsov, Rostov-on-Don. February 27, 2016. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"
15:44, 14 December 2016
Witness told about work with Shagid Gubashev
At the trial of Nemtsov's murder, a witness, who was performing, together with the defendant Shagid Gubashev, orders for transporting bulk mixes, found it difficult to confirm or refute the details of telephone calls indicating Gubashev's presence in a settlement near Moscow at the same time with Boris Nemtsov.
A Muslim woman. Photo by the user Chris Beckett https://www.flickr.com
09:32, 14 December 2016
Dagestani Prosecutor's Office demands data on victims of female genital cutting
The Prosecutor's Office has asked the human rights organization "Legal Initiative" to provide the research materials on victims of female genital cutting (circumcision) in Dagestan, including personal data of victims of this surgery.
Zhalaudi Geriev in the courtroom. Photo by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent
08:59, 14 December 2016
Defence states investigators' interference into Geriev's trial
Without a court's request, the investigating bodies have sent documents to the Supreme Court (SC) of Chechnya, which were added to case files against Zhalaudi Geriev, a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent, convicted on charges of illegal drug possession, said his advocate. The defence demands to check the legality of such actions of the above bodies.
Mardiros Demerchyan. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
05:10, 14 December 2016
Victim in Demerchyan's case declares no attitude to "Dauriya-Stroy" Company
At the trial of Mardiros Demerchyan, a builder of Olympic facilities in Sochi, Nikolai Krasko, who figures in the case as a suffered party, has stated that he had nothing to do with the establishment of the company, which was building Olympic facilities; he does not know Demerchyan, accused of stealing a cable from the Olympic construction site; and does not regard himself as a suffered party in the case.
The North-Caucasian District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don. Photo by Oleg Pchyolov for the "Caucasian Knot"
02:14, 14 December 2016
Witnesses point to alibi of two defendants in "Caliphate case"
At the trial of the case related to an attempt to create a Caliphate in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), four defence witnesses have stated that on the day of the attempt on Police Colonel Arthur Tembotov in December 2013, the defendants Oleg Miskhozhev and Akhmed Balkarov worked in another district of Nalchik.
The village of Ali-Yurt. Ingushetia. Photo: Adam Sagov https://ru.wikipedia.org
02:11, 14 December 2016
Eyewitness describes circumstances of incident at Ali-Yurt mosque
A native of Chechnya, detained by believers of the mosque of Ali-Yurt, has confessed to his involvement in the planned attempt on Ingush preacher Isa Tsechoev, the imam of the mosque. This was reported by a supporter of the religious figure.
01:11, 14 December 2016
Experts explain appeal of Kaliningrad residents to Ramzan Kadyrov by carelessness of local officials
Against the backdrop of the indifference of federal and local authorities, citizens of Russia have a request for a "strong hand" and the methods of Ramzan Kadyrov in addressing problems. This opinion was voiced by Orientalist Alexei Malashenko, journalist Orkhan Djemal, and human rights defender Svetlana Gannushkina.
Arsine Khandjyan. Photo SPUTNIK/ ASATUR YESAYANTS http://ru.armeniasputnik.am/culture/20161003/5064413/Khandjyan-Aukciondush-Hayfest.html
00:27, 14 December 2016
Court bans video recording of hearings on lawsuit against Yerevan Police
The court hearing on the lawsuit filed by Arsine Khandjyan, a Canadian actress, who accused the Armenian police of her unlawful detention during the riots in Yerevan, was postponed because of the absence of a representative of the defendant. The judge forbade journalists to shoot video of court hearings during the whole trial. This was reported by an advocate of Arsine Khandjyan.
Giyas Ibragimov. Photo: screenshot of a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exrYJAVm5Fs
23:24, 13 December 2016
CoA rejects re-investigation of Giyas Ibragimov's case
The Baku Court of Appeal (CoA) has rejected the motion put forward by the defence of Giyas Ibragimov, which demanded a partial re-investigation of his case, and appointed a consideration of the appeal on the merits on December 26. An advocate of Ibragimov has treated the refusal as unwillingness of the court to conduct a fair consideration.
Andrei Bocharov. Photo www.volganet.ru
22:41, 13 December 2016
Volgograd residents reproach Governor for absence of dialogue with population
The efficiency of ruling has dropped in the Volgograd Region, said the residents of Volgograd, interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot". According to their story, the Governor failed to establish a dialogue with the inhabitants of the region.
Magomed Magomedov. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"
22:00, 13 December 2016
Journalist Magomed Magomedov treats his prosecution as power agents' revenge
The Dagestani journalist Magomed Magomedov believes that behind his prosecution there is a group of policemen, who wanted to take revenge on him for his human rights activities and the scandal with drunken law enforcers in the mosque.
20:44, 13 December 2016
Farmers of Kuban and Stavropol Territory accuse federal authorities of ignoring their claims
The farmers' demands are ignored by Russia's leadership, said agrarians of the Krasnodar (Kuban) and Stavropol Territories, who announced a new "tractor march" to Moscow. The farmers, who arrived in Moscow, were promised an appointment with the leadership of the Council of Federation and the President's Administration, but over three days it did not take place.
High-rise build-up in Makhachkala. Photo http://www.riadagestan.ru/
18:31, 13 December 2016
Seismologists are concerned about chaotic build-up in Makhachkala
Chaotic high-rise build-up has covered most of Makhachkala, seismologists assert. Violations in construction of high-rise buildings may lead to destruction thereof in case of a strong earthquake, residents of Makhachkala are afraid.
Elshan Mustafaoglu. Photo http://islam.az/
15:21, 13 December 2016
Advocate asks to acquit Azeri theologian Mustafaoglu
At the Baku Court of Grave Crimes, at the trial of theologian Elshan Mustafaoglu, accused of treason, his advocate has asked, in his closing speech, to acquit his client.
News
Flooding in the village of Adilyotar. March 30, 2026. Photo: Dagestan Central Control Center https://t.me/israfilof2_0/613 Volunteer assistance remains in demand for victims of the Adillotar flood

A Dagestani soldier was killed in Ukraine.

Transport links to a mountain village in Dagestan have been restored.

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.