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A horse ride in Sochi, photo courtesy of Salbiy Gerbo
23:09, 29 April 2024
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of April 22-28, 2024
Attack on policemen in Karachaevsk, protests in Georgia, persecution of pacifists and activists in Southern Russia, Inal Djabiev’s case, Circassian Flag Day, and official data on the natives of Southern Russia who perished in Ukraine, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of April 22-28, 2024, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.
Ashura Kadyrova at a shooting range. Screenshot of the video posted on Ramzan Kadyrov's page on the “VKontakte” social network https://vk.com/ramzan?w=wall279938622_2268899
22:33, 29 April 2024
Social media users express their scepticism about Kadyrov’s report on success of his teenage daughter
Twelve-year-old Ashura Kadyrova has completed training courses to join the Practical Shooting Federation, Ramzan Kadyrov boasts about his daughter’s success. The achievements and awards of Ramzan Kadyrov’s children are associated with the patronage of their father, social media users note.
Screenshot of a video posted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Karachay-Cherkessian Republic https://t.me/mvd_kchr/6294
21:59, 29 April 2024
Lieutenant Colonel and Major Sergeant killed in attack on law enforcers in Mara-Ayagy
As a result of an attack on the road-and-patrol (DPS) post located in the village of Mara-Ayagy in the Karachay-Cherkessian Republic (KChR), the Police Lieutenant Colonel Anton Valikov and Major Sergeant Andrei Artamonov were killed, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has reported.
A law enforcer. Photo: Denis Yakovlev / Yugopolis
21:38, 29 April 2024
Armed incident in Karachay-Cherkessia becomes second within a week
An attack on policemen on the night of April 29 was preceded by an attack on a squad of the patrol-and-post police service (known as PPS) on April 22.
Magomed Magomedov at a picket. Makhachkala, April 29, 2024. Photo from the Telegram channel of the "Chernovik" outlet
20:51, 29 April 2024
Makhachkala townspeople show empathy for journalist Gadjiev
Residents of Makhachkala asked questions about the health condition of journalist Abdulmumin Gadjiev and the consideration date of the appeal, Magomed Magomedov, a deputy editor-in-chief of the "Chernovik" outlet, who has held a picket in support of his colleague, has informed.
19:58, 29 April 2024
Resident of Rostov Region convicted of involvement in "USSR"*
The court has sentenced Vladimir Sizov, a resident of the Rostov Region, to 3.5 years in penal colony, recognizing him as a member of an extremist organization.
Stele at the entrance to the city of Khasavyurt. Photo by the press service of the city administration https://xacavurt.ru/
19:03, 29 April 2024
Court sentences conditionally law enforcers-figurants in torture case of Dagestani woman Kurashova
Shamil Aliev and Ramazan Saipulaev, former policemen, have been sentenced to conditional imprisonment and fines in the torture case of Yulduz Kurashova, a Khasavyurt resident. The third defendant, Maya Akhmedova, was acquitted, the "Team against Torture" (TaT)* has informed.
A veteran of the special military operation after being attacked in Rostov-on-Don. Screenshot of a video https://vk.com/wall-88393165_832042
17:16, 29 April 2024
Attack on SMO veteran and his wife in Rostov-on-Don sparks resonance online
Alexander Bastrykin, the Chairman of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF), has ordered to open a criminal case after an attack in Rostov-on-Don on a veteran of the special military operation (SMO) and his wife, as a result of which they received traumas.
Murat Khokonov. Photo by the "Caucasian Knot"
21:48, 28 April 2024
SC demands from KBSU documents on legality of Khokonov's dismissal
The Supreme Court (SC) of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) has begun considering the lawsuit lodged by Murat Khokonov, Professor of the Kabardino-Balkarian State University (KBSU), concerning his illegal dismissal. The SC has demanded from KBSU bosses the documents confirming the legality of professor's dismissal.
Marina Melikhova. Screenshot of a video posted on the VKontakte social network @marina_meshcheryakova
17:02, 28 April 2024
Kuban activist Melikhova fined for discrediting Russian Army
A court in the city of Armavir has fined Marina Melikhova, a local activist, by 30,000 roubles, finding her guilty under an administrative article about discrediting the Russian Army.
The Circassian flag. Photo: Ali Kunash
23:58, 27 April 2024
Residents of Southern Russia celebrate Circassian Flag Day without street actions
Residents of Adygea, Krasnodar Territory, Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia have marked the Circassian Flag Day only with indoor events. Officials asked to do without street celebrations, the heads of regional branches of the "Adyge Khase" movement have informed.
23:50, 27 April 2024
KChR resident suspected of spreading fakes about Russian Army
Taulan Kipkeev, a mountaineering instructor from the Karachay-Cherkessian Republic (KChR), became a suspect within a criminal case of fakes about the Russian Army after his posts criticizing the special military operation (SMO) in Ukraine.
Vladimir Dovdanov* (left). Screenshot of a video posted on Artur Asafyev's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIp4AA9BKLs
22:47, 27 April 2024
Kalmyk activist Vladimir Dovdanov* announced wanted
The police have put on the wanted list Vladimir Dovdanov, a Kalmyk activist, who has fled Russia, and is accused of calling for undermining the state security.
The Circassian flag. Photo by the administration of the Khabezsky municipal district https://xabez.ru/news/20637-segodnya-25-aprelya-adygi-so-vsego-mira-prazdnuyut-den-cherkesskogo-flaga.html
21:59, 27 April 2024
Activists point to unifying significance of Circassian Flag Day
The Circassian Flag Day consolidates the Adygs (Circassians) in Southern Russia and abroad, but this is primarily a merit of public organizations, not the authorities, the Circassian activists who had left Russia have indicated.
Zarema Musaeva. Photo by the press service of the "Team against Torture"* pytkam.net
20:45, 27 April 2024
Musaeva's defence denies her urgent hospitalization
Zarema Musaeva remains in the colony for now; her advocates are seeking her transfer to a medical institution, but urgent hospitalization is out of question, the "Team Against Torture" (TaT)* has informed.
Akhmed Khamurzov, photo by the "Caucasian Knot"
19:06, 27 April 2024
Participants of festival in Nalchik share their personal perception of Circassian flag
The green flag with arrows and stars symbolizes the entire combination of national cultural values for the Circassians and gives hope for the future, emphasize participants in the celebration of the Circassian Flag Day in Nalchik.
Movsar Umarov. Screenshot of a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVqepeX_DEw
23:58, 26 April 2024
Court sides with mother of missing Chechen Movsar Umarov in her dispute with investigators
In Grozny, a court recognized illegal the investigators’ refusal to provide Eset Umarova with all the materials of the criminal case on the disappearance of her son Movsar Umarov. The above court’s decision will allow the woman assess the investigators’ work, human rights defenders explain.
A woman with an engagement ring. Photo: Yelena Sineok, Yuga.ru
23:47, 26 April 2024
Chechen authorities report about re-uniting of more than 2500 divorced couples
Special commissions created on the instructions of Ramzan Kadyrov reunited 2565 divorced couples in Chechnya, the “Grozny” ChGTRK (State TV and Radio Broadcasting Company) reported.
A colony. Photo by Yelena Sineok, Yuga.ru
22:45, 26 April 2024
Court tightens sentence of Dagestani native Magomed Atimagomedov in case on attack on warders
Magomed Atimagomedov, a native of Dagestan, convicted in a case on attacking warders from a Kalmyk penal colony and killing one of them, has his 25-year sentence replaced with life imprisonment.
Pavel Prokudin, screenshot of a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL1pHYghbz0&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fyastatic.net%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY&feature=emb_logo
20:07, 26 April 2024
Volgograd blogger Prokudin sent to SIZO
In Volgograd, a court arrested trash streamer Pavel Prokudin, accused of insulting Russian militaries. The defence asked the court to place Pavel Prokudin under house arrest.
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Displaced persons. April 21, 2026. Photo: Report https://report.az/ru/vnutrennyaya-politika/v-ramkah-velikogo-vozvrasheniya-eshe-92-semi-otpravilis-v-agdam 92 Azerbaijani IDP families returned to Agdam

A scientist spoke about his research into a Jewish cemetery in Azerbaijan.

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.