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The site of the special operation in the village Kvanada. Photo: 05.мвд.рф
13:25, 22 October 2016
Suspects killed in Kvanada identified as members of "Tsumada" grouping
Two suspects killed in a special operation in the village Kvanada of the Tsumada District were members of a local militant grouping. They went into hiding in 2014, but took refuge in one of the rural houses, report law enforcers.
Protesters in the central square of Nardaran. November 26, 2015. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
07:55, 22 October 2016
In "Nardaran case," defendants complain about being beaten at SIZO
Talekh Bagirzade, the leader of the movement "Muslim Unity", Abbas Guseinov, another defendant in the "Nardaran case", have complained to the court that physicians had refused to register bodily harm inflicted to them by warders of the SIZO (pre-trial prison). Out of five policemen questioned as witnesses, four failed to confirm involvement of the defendants in the riots.
Dagestan, a view of Derbent and Naryn-Kala fortress. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"
05:21, 22 October 2016
Moscow proposes more than double reduction in funding of state programme for NCFD's development
It is proposed to reduce funding for the state programme of development of the North-Caucasian Federal District (NCFD) in 2017 to 13.7 billion roubles, while the amount of 31.8 billion roubles was initially allocated. According to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, the focus is on attraction of private investment to the NCFD.
23:59, 21 October 2016
Two persons shot dead in shootout in Dagestan
In the Kizilyurt District of Dagestan, two militants opened fire on power agents and were killed by return fire, law enforcement bodies have reported.
The participants and winners of the regional stage of the award of the "Committee of Civil Initiatives" in Nalchik. October 20, 2016. Photo: Premiagi.ru/news/439
22:34, 21 October 2016
12 projects from Kabardino-Balkaria selected for federal round of "Civil Initiative" award
12 projects on organization of volunteer movement and care for children with disabilities, orphans and people diagnosed with cancer won the regional stage of the award of the "Committee of Civil Initiatives" in Kabardino-Balkaria. Now they are offered for the federal stage of the award, and in case of the victory, the authors will be granted cash prizes to develop their initiatives.
Women-protesters in a gym at School No. 1. Photo: Diana Khachatryan http://www.president-sovet.ru/
20:17, 21 October 2016
Punishment to Beslan protester changed
The Supreme Court of North Ossetia has replaced the initially appointed correctional labour to Svetlana Margieva, a protester in Beslan, by a fine of 5000 roubles.
Alavdi Musaev, a Geriev's advocate. Photo by Magomed Tuaev for the "Caucasian Knot"
19:50, 21 October 2016
Geriev's case attracted attention of Russian and British press
Materials about the political nature of prosecution of Zhalaudi Geriev, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent in Chechnya, were published by the "Kommersant" and The Guardian.
Flowers at site of the terror act in Volgograd. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"
17:57, 21 October 2016
About 100 Volgograd residents commemorate victims of terror act (+video)
Relatives of the victims of the Volgograd terror act have refused to talk to journalists after an action held to honour the memory of the victims of the tragedy.
The tenants of the house In No. 4 in Tsyurupa Street. Sochi. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
14:29, 21 October 2016
Sochi Mayoralty demands from developer to respond to fire victims' appeal
In Sochi, the City Mayor has met people affected by the fire and stated that until October 24, the developer is to respond to appeals filed by tenants of the house destroyed by the fire in Tsyurupa Street, who demanded to pay them financial compensation or provide them with equivalent housing.
Mark Yavorsky. Photo by Oksana Yavorskaya
13:17, 21 October 2016
POC claims violation of rights of blind man accused of double murder in Sochi
The Krasnodar Regional Court of Appeal has refused in appeal consideration of the complaint filed by Sochi resident Mark Yavorsky, Category I visually impaired person, who was accused of killing two men. The defendant, his defence, and parents claim false conclusions of the investigation, and members of the Public Oversight Commission (POC) reports on violation of the defendant's rights to qualified medical care.
Harvest of grapes. Armenia, October 2015. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
12:16, 21 October 2016
In Armenia, low harvest and debts force farmers to abandon grape growing
In Armenia, some farmers have not yet got the money for grapes delivered past year to processing enterprises. Low harvest has caused additional damage to workers of the sphere. Many of the winegrowers interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" have declared that they are ready to change the type of activity.
The Sukhumi Court. Photo by Stella Adleyba for the "Caucasian Knot"
07:26, 21 October 2016
Russian Trifonov convicted in Abkhazia for illegal IP-telephony
The Sukhumi Court has sentenced Vladimir Trifonov to three years and five months in a colony-settlement and a fine of 30,000 roubles for the imputed damage caused to the Abkhazian mobile operator. According to his advocate, the convict will be released from custody on October 25; and he is not going to appeal against the verdict.
A believer with a headband in honor of Abalfaz, also known as Abbas, Imam Husseyn's brother. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
00:48, 21 October 2016
Rights defenders have 166 persons on new list of Azerbaijani political prisoners
Three-quarters of the list of political prisoners, drawn up by three human rights organizations of Azerbaijan, are residents of the country, persecuted by the authorities for their religious beliefs.
23:32, 20 October 2016
In Dagestan, activities of "Nadezhda" Charity Foundation paralyzed after search
During a search carried out at the "Nadezhda" (Hope) Charity Foundation, law enforcers refused the request not to seize PCs and download the information from them to other data carriers. So, at present, the Charity Foundation can no longer continue its activities.
The Cossack village of Kuschevskaya. Krasnodar Territory. Photo: Sergey Karpov / Yugopolis
21:23, 20 October 2016
Kuban residents complain about lack of heating in their houses
In Krasnodar, residents of two apartment buildings have reported the lack of heating. According to the Kuschevskaya district administration, almost all well-equipped houses stay without heating in the Cossack village of Kuschevskaya. The chief of the utility services of the city of Goryachy Klyuch is dismissed from his post for failure to launch the heating season, reports the city administration of Goryachy Klyuch.
Ella Kesaeva. Photo RFE/RL
17:36, 20 October 2016
SC commutes Ella Kesaeva's sentence for her protest action in Beslan
The actions of Ella Kesaeva, the leader of the committee "Voice of Beslan", during the protest are reclassified, and therefore, her punishment is commuted from corrective labour to a minimal fine.
The participants of the Islamic Conference on the topic "The followers of the Sunnah: who are they?". Grozny, August 27, 2016. Photo http://www.grozny-inform.ru/multimedia/photos/76235/
17:05, 20 October 2016
In Moscow, participants of Muslim forum criticize Grozny fatwa
Differences of opinions among Muslims note the richness of Islam and should not result in conflicts. This was stated by participants of the forum held in Moscow and aimed at rapprochement of schools of Sharia laws. According to interviewed forum participants, the Grozny fatwa will not affect the situation in the Islamic society and will not prevent the radicalization of young people.
The participant of a rally holds a photo of Khadija Ismayilova. Baku, March 15, 2015. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
15:26, 20 October 2016
HRW calls on to stop persecuting activists in Azerbaijan
The international human rights organization "Human Rights Watch" (HRW) has published a report criticizing the attitude of the Azerbaijani authorities towards the opposition. The human rights defenders have called on to release arrested activists and create the conditions for activities of civil society in the country.
Natalya Shishlina standing in a solo picket. Volgograd, October 19, 2016. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"
13:16, 20 October 2016
FSIN sees no threats to health of Igor Nagavkin arrested in Volgograd
Igor Nagavkin, an arrested Volgograd human rights defender, is under the control of a medical officer at the SIZO (pre-trial prison). This was reported by the Department for the Volgograd Region of the Federal Penitentiary Service (known as FSIN). The Human Rights Council of Volgograd has acknowledged Igor Nagavkin as its member and prepares actions in its defence.
War in Syria. Photo: Kurdishstruggle https://ru.wikipedia.org
10:03, 20 October 2016
In Karachay-Cherkessia, six persons detained on suspicion of involvement in IS
Detainees were members of a grouping under the control of militants from of the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IS), banned in Russia. This was reported by the FSB Department for Karachay-Cherkessia.
News
Social media users pointed out Georgia's mutual energy dependence after the cessation of fuel supplies to Abkhazia.

Activists in Batumi and Tbilisi honored the memory of Georgy Antsukhledze.

Blackout in Georgia. Illustration created by the "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program Blackout in Georgia

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.