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Voting in Rostov Region. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian knot"
14:24, 22 September 2021
Outcomes of State Duma elections in SFD regions show "Edinaya Rossiya" dominance
In the overwhelming majority of regions of the Southern Federal District (SFD) of Russia, candidates from the "Edinaya Rossiya" (United Russia) Party have won the elections to the State Duma in single-mandate constituencies, with the exception of Adygea, where the self-nominated candidate Vladislav Reznik has won.
A concert of the Leningrad Regional Symphony Orchestra with a repertoire based on Adyg (Circassian) folklore in Krasnodar. Photo by the press service of the orchestra
11:54, 22 September 2021
Symphony orchestra touring Northern Caucasus with Adyg folklore melodies
The concert tour of the Leningrad Regional Symphony Orchestra with a repertoire based on Adyg (Circassian) folklore was launched by a concert in Krasnodar. Instsgram users report that they are looking forward to concerts in Maykop, Nalchik and Cherkessk.
Alizamin Salaev. Screenshot of the video on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=557490281792370&set=a.108531503354919&type=1&theater
11:51, 22 September 2021
Oppositionist Salaev claims torture in jail
Alizamin Salaev, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), who is serving his prison term for insulting a policeman, has told his son about his transfer from the colony, where he was placed into a dungeon for refusing to apply about leaving the PFPA, to the SIZO (pre-trial prison). According to Alizamin Salaev, while in the dungeon (punishment cell), he went on a hunger strike because of torture.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo by the Grozny Inform news agency https://www.grozny-inform.ru/news/society/131136/
11:45, 22 September 2021
Kadyrov reacts to Biden's words about LGBT problems in Chechnya
Ramzan Kadyrov has invited the US President, Joe Biden, who called for defending LGBT people's rights in Chechnya, to come to the republic and make sure that there are no sexual minorities and no problems with them in Chechnya.
A banner with “bloody” images of opposition leaders in Tbilisi. Screenshot of the video by RUSTAVI2 https://www.rustavi2.ge/ka/news/209953
23:59, 21 September 2021
Georgian CEC starts a check after anti-opposition banners in Tbilisi
The Georgian Central Election Commission (CEC) has launched a check after banners with “bloody” images of opposition leaders appeared in Tbilisi. The “Georgian Dream” Party may be involved in unsanctioned advertising, oppositionists say. The Georgian authorities and the Tbilisi City Mayoralty claim they are not involved in the case.
Gegamasar. Photo by Valen1988 https://uk.wiki.hereiszyn.com/wiki/Ґегамасар
23:55, 21 September 2021
Armenian community of Gegamasar to be united with Vardenis for political reasons, local residents believe
The decision to unite the Gegamasar community with Vardenis is politically motivated, local residents say. The ruling force is striving to concentrate power in one hand in order to more easily control the electoral process, political strategist Armen Badalyan suggests.
An explosion during reconstruction works in the village of Garvand in the Agdam District. Screenshot of the video by Baku TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTrxWTFoN9M&t=12s
23:52, 21 September 2021
A tractor driver blown up by a mine in Agdam District
During reconstruction works in the village of Garvand in the Agdam District, a tractor driver ran over an anti-tank mine and was injured in an explosion.
On the set of a film called "Get ready, let's go to holiday". Photo https://inc-news.ru/news/culture/2:203691
15:54, 21 September 2021
At Sochi festival, film about female circumcision impresses film critics
The film by the film director Lamara Sogomonyan "Get ready, let's go to holiday" about the practice of female circumcision stands out among other films and indicates the problem topicality. But the film does not reflect the way to solve it, film critics at the "Kinotavr" Film Festival assert.
The Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, visited the Erablur Military Pantheon on Armenia's Independence Day. Photo by the press service of the Prime Minister
15:40, 21 September 2021
Armenia: two activists detained at celebrations of Independence Day
In Yerevan, law enforcers have detained two activists who opposed the visit of the Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, to the Erablur Military Pantheon on the Armenia's Independence Day. Authorities did not allow journalists to attend the ceremony in fear of provocations.
A traditional dance. Photo by the press service of the International Circassian Association
14:40, 21 September 2021
Celebration of Adyg Day in KBR held amid coronavirus restrictions
On September 20, the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) celebrated the Adyg Day: exhibitions, concerts and sports competitions were dedicated thereto. However, the most crowded vents – the march and the dance circle – have been cancelled this year due to coronavirus.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Screenshot of the video by the Grozny Inform https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYnVDSqgwDA
14:37, 21 September 2021
Analysts treat Kadyrov's election results as typical for authoritarian regimes
The 99% that Ramzan Kadyrov scored at the election of the head of Chechnya is a typical outcome for tough authoritarian leaders, Ekaterina Sokirianskaya believes. By reporting on such election totals, authorities, show citizens that the latter decide nothing, Ruslan Kutaev has noted.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo: Chechnya Today news agency https://chechnyatoday.com/news/348226
11:50, 21 September 2021
Kadyrov's results cast doubt on election outcomes in Chechnya
The victory of Ramzan Kadyrov at elections of the head of Chechnya with an almost one hundred percent result is absolutely implausible, analysts assert.
A billboard encouraging voters to participate in voting for the election. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"
11:45, 21 September 2021
Observers link nervous breakdowns of election commission members in Kuban with violations at voting
Two chairpersons of the precinct election commissions (PECs) in the Kuschevsky District felt bad after being pointed out to violations and possible falsifications during voting and vote tabulation, observers have informed.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo: Ramzan Musaev / Grozny Inform
23:48, 20 September 2021
Ramzan Kadyrov breaks his own election record
According to the election commission, Ramzan Kadyrov won 99.7% of the votes in the elections for the leader of Chechnya, while in 2016, his result was 97%.
Ballot boxes. Photo: REUTERS/Yevgeniya Novozhenina
23:47, 20 September 2021
Chechen residents complain about “carousel voting” in elections
In Chechnya, teachers and doctors voted many times against their will at different polling stations, residents of the republic reported. They pointed out the passive attitude of many of their acquaintances to the elections.
23:36, 20 September 2021
On September 13-19, 2021, no one fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week of September 13-19, 2021, no killed or wounded in the ongoing armed conflict in Northern Caucasus were reported. These are the results of the calculations run by the “Caucasian Knot” based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
23:25, 20 September 2021
“Edinaya Rossiya” Party wins parliamentary elections in Chechnya
In Chechnya, the “Edinaya Rossiya” (United Russia) Party won 89.2% of the votes in the parliamentary elections, ahead of the “Spravedlivaya Rossiya” (Fair Russia) Party and the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF), the Central Election Commission reported.
16:11, 20 September 2021
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of September 13-19, 2021
Elections of the leaders in Chechnya, Karachay-Cherkessia, and North Ossetia; elections of members to the State Duma of Russia and members of various levels of power in Southern Russia; ECtHR’s decision on a complaint from Azerbaijani oppositionist Tural Abbasly; arrest of a Lieutenant Colonel of the Armenian army in a case on capture of 64 soldiers, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of September 13-19, 2021, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.
Ramzan Kadyrov at a polling station on September 19, 2021. Screenshot of the video by the Grozny - Inform news agency https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfUz-3bs0aA
15:27, 20 September 2021
Kadyrov gets over 99% of votes at election of Chechen leader
At the election of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov has won 99.63% of the votes, the Chechen Central Election Commission (CEC) has informed after processing 53.88% of the protocols.
A polling station for the elections on September 19, 2021. Photo by Alyona Sadovskaya for the "Caucasian Knot"
15:10, 20 September 2021
CEC's data on voter turnout show interest decrease in elections in four NCFD regions
Chechnya, Dagestan, Kabardino-Balkarian and Karachay-Cherkessian Republics (KBR and KChR) have shown a decrease in voters' interest in the elections to the State Duma, as evidenced by preliminary data on voter turnout as compared with the 2016 election campaign: this time, the voter turnout increased only in Ingushetia, Stavropol Territory and North Ossetia.
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Residents of the North Caucasus reported problems accessing Telegram.

Bulletproof vest. Illustration created by the "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program. Losses in southern Russia in Ukraine exceed 8,800 people.

Muftis of the North Caucasus republics have announced the start dates for Ramadan.

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.