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Kurman-Ali Baichorov. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
00:56, 8 November 2016
Defenders of Kurman-Ali Baichorov question testimony given by key witness
The Stavropol Regional Court has questioned criminal investigator Nikolai Zavyalikov, whom the defenders of Kislovodsk Imam Kurman-Ali Baichorov treat as the initiator of the criminal proceedings against the religious leader. The Imam's advocates have questioned the testimony given by the above witness, which were refuted at the trail by his former colleague.
The rally of Gukovo miners in Rostov, 07.11.16. Photo by Valery Lyugaev for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:56, 7 November 2016
In Gukovo, miners accuse Governor of failure to fulfil his promises
Today, at the rally in Rostov-on-Don, miners of the "Kingcoal" group of companies have stated that out of 50 million roubles, promised by Governor Vasily Golubev, Gukovo miners got only 20 million roubles. According to the miners, the regional authorities have failed to protect the miners' rights and to normalize the situation.
Photos of the terror act victims on the wall of the gym at school No. 1. Beslan. Photo by Emma Marzoeva for the "Caucasian Knot"
21:32, 7 November 2016
All complaints of "Voice of Beslan" activists against fines for disobeying police rejected
Judge Umar Alborov has completed the consideration of the complaints lodged by activists of the "Voice of Beslan" against the judgement, having rejecting two more of them. As a result, none of the fined women could challenge the imposed penalty for disobeying the policemen, who dispersed the action.
Ramazan Djalaldinov. Screenshot of a video appeal of the user gazetachernovik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIe7JKRLRXo
18:47, 7 November 2016
Relatives of Ramazan Djalaldinov announce his disappearance
Ramazan Djalaldinov, a resident of the Chechen village of Kenkhi, who was persecuted for having complained to Vladimir Putin about the difficult situation in his village, has disappeared, as reported by his relatives and fellow villagers. The date of his disappearance varies, while the police did not confirm this information.
A rally and a march of the supporters of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) in Vladikavkaz. November 7, 2016. Photo by Emma Marzoeva for the "Caucasian Knot"
17:58, 7 November 2016
In Vladikavkaz, CPRF members hold authorities responsible for poor situation in economy
In Vladikavkaz, supporters of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) have held a rally on the anniversary of the October Revolution. Members of the CPRF have the government of destroying the country's economy, and participants of the rally have expressed their dissatisfaction with high unemployment rate, low pensions, and high corruption.
An ambulance car. Photo by Yelena Sineok, YUGA.ru
12:47, 7 November 2016
In Makhachkala, 334 people still stay in hospitals after poisoning
In Makhachkala, 334 people, including 237 children, still stay in hospitals with symptoms of acute intestinal infection. This was reported by a source from the Dagestani Ministry for Emergencies (MfE).
Georgian soldiers. Photo: Sputnik/David Khizanishvili
12:11, 7 November 2016
Defence Minister of Georgia promises to resume conscription
Mandatory conscription to the Georgian Army will be resumed in a new form, said Levan Izoriya, the head of the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
War in Syria. Photo by the user Kurdishstruggle https://www.flickr.com
10:44, 7 November 2016
In Volgograd Region, law enforcers detain men suspected of financing militants
According to the Volgograd FSB Department, three detainees are members of an organized grouping, involved in the financial support of international terrorist organizations, including those active in the territory of Syria.
A picket in Krasnodar against animal abuse. Photo by Alexei Mandrigheli for the "Caucasian Knot"
10:33, 7 November 2016
Some 200 people picket in Krasnodar against animal abuse
Krasnodar protesters have collected signatures to the appeal to Alexander Bastrykin, the Chairman of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF), and President Vladimir Putin demanding to tighten punishments for cruelty to animals.
09:00, 7 November 2016
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of October 31-November 6
Celebration of the People's Unity Day in Southern Russia; protest rally and arrest of the general director of "Vodokanal" in connection with the mass poisoning in the capital of Dagestan; publication of the RWB's report on the situation of press freedom in the world; crash of recreational helicopter fallen on a private house in Sochi; dismissal of the Kabardino-Balkarian Minister of Property; detention of the tenth suspect in the case of death of a man after his interrogation by the Vladikavkaz police, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of October 31-November 6, 2016, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".
CTO in Dagestan. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru
01:15, 7 November 2016
On October 31-November 6, five persons fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week from October 31 to November 6, 2016, five persons perished in the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus, while 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 public sources.
Anzor Shibzukhov. Photo courtesy of his relative
22:56, 6 November 2016
In Anzor Shibzukhov's case, witness refuses to disclose his personal data to court
At the trial, a secret witness for the prosecution, whose testimony is the basis for the case against Anzor Shibzukhov, a former staff member of the Kabardino-Balkarian Ministry for Emergencies (MfE), accused of aiding and abetting an illegal armed formation (IAF), has refused to disclose his personal data at the request of the judge.
A mosque in Grozny. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
14:40, 6 November 2016
Kadyrov wants to break agreement with MoF that he is unable to perform
Ramzan Kadyrov's intention to suspend the agreement signed with the Russian Ministry of Finance (MoF), reducing subsidies to Chechnya is explained by the fact that he cannot enforce it. This is the conclusion of the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
The house No. 4a burnt down in Tsuryupa Street in Sochi. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
05:25, 6 November 2016
In Sochi, family affected by fire complains about developer's failure to fulfil agreement terms
On November 7, the tenancy period for Semenov family members, who lost their housing because of the fire in a house in Tsuryupa Street, expires. Earlier, the money for rent of the housing was allocated by the developer, who promised to provide the family members with a new apartment, but failed to fulfil the terms of the agreement.
The participants of the action in Yerevan. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
20:40, 5 November 2016
Supporters of political prisoners peacefully complete their rally in Yerevan (+video)
The participants of the today's action in Yerevan, dedicated to the anniversary of the "Million Mask March" have stated that any kind of dissent is suppressed in Armenia under Russia's pressure. Policemen did not interfere; and the action ended without incidents.
19:01, 5 November 2016
Volgograd demonstrators call to toughen punishment for abusing animals
This call was announced by protesters at a rally in Volgograd, organized within the All-Russian campaign of zoo-defenders. The today's rally was organized by the organization to help stray pets named "Do good!" According to the organizers, it was attended by at least 200 people – mostly volunteers involved in helping stray animals.
16:21, 5 November 2016
Head of Kizilyurt GIBDD suspected of robbing his subordinates
After detaining Shamil Shamilov, the head of the GIBBD (traffic police) of the Kizilyurt District, for taking a bribe, investigators started checking complaints of his subordinates, forced, under threat of dismissal, to give him a part of their monthly salary.
14:23, 5 November 2016
UN calls on Azerbaijan to respect human rights
The United Nations' Human Rights Committee (HRC) has addressed its appeal to the authorities of Azerbaijan to eliminate violations of the freedom of speech, the right of assembly and association, and religious freedom, as well as pointed to cases of discrimination of various population groups and political persecution of activists.
Makhachkala officials at the meeting with Mayor, November 4, 2016. Photo: Mkala.ru
14:01, 5 November 2016
Makhachkala Mayoralty starts inspecting catering facilities after mass poisoning with water
The Makhachkala authorities have promised to close all banquet halls and catering points, where inspections will reveal violations of sanitary and epidemiological requirements.
Gereikhanovskoye village, Suleiman-Stalsky District of Dagestan. Photo: Suleiman-stalskiy.ru
11:54, 5 November 2016
A man killed by law enforcers in Dagestan
This morning, a shootout has taken place in the Suleiman-Stalsky District of Dagestan. According to the law enforcement bodies, an armed man opened fire on law enforcers and was killed.
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Witnesses ignored the hearing in the Kardashov murder case.

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

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.