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Piligrims at the Amaras Monastery. Photo courtesy of the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defence
15:26, 27 April 2021
Peacemakers escort group of pilgrims to Amaras Monastery
75 pilgrims from Stepanakert and its environs have visited the Amaras Monastery, accompanied by peacemakers, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.
Domestic violence. Photo: Aziz Karimov / MeydanTV
11:27, 27 April 2021
Journalists' inquiry raises topic of child abuse in Georgia
A three-year-old pupil of a kindergarten in Tbilisi was beaten up by an educator; earlier inmates of an orphanage in Kodjori complained about systematic violence and psychological pressure, says an investigation conducted by the "Rustavi-2" TV Channel. The Office of Georgian Ombudsperson has reported similar cases of violence against pupils of a boarding school in Ninotsminda.
ANAMA employee preparing to trigger mine explosion, March 16, 2021. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot
11:13, 27 April 2021
Three Azerbaijani residents blown up by a mine
Residents of the Agdjabedi District tried to enter the territories that passed under Azerbaijan's control after the last autumn aggravation of the Karabakh conflict, and got blown up by a mine. One of them died.
Visitors at the exhibition. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot
11:02, 27 April 2021
Over 300 Stepanakert townspeople visit exhibition of lost Armenian monuments
The exhibition in Stepanakert presents photographs of 46 Armenian historical and cultural monuments that have remained in the territories transferred to Azerbaijan after the 2020 autumn war.
Staropromyslovsky District Court of Grozny. Photo: staropromyslovsky.chn.sudrf/modules.php?name=info_court&rid=2
08:41, 27 April 2021
Grozny judge upholds investigators' refusal to check Kadyrov's threats
The Grozny court has again refused to satisfy the complaint lodged by human rights defenders against investigators' refusal to prosecute the head of Chechnya for threats against journalists and social networks users, Mikhail Benyash, an advocate, has stated.
A torchlight march in memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire in 1915, Yerevan, April 23, 2021. Photo: Baghdasaryan/Photolure via REUTERS
08:23, 27 April 2021
Azerbaijani analysts point to geopolitical pretext of Biden's recognition of Armenian Genocide
The statement of the US President, Joe Biden, on recognition of Armenian Genocide is backed by the US desire to strengthen its positions in Southern Caucasus, but this will not seriously affect the relations with Azerbaijan, the Baku analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" have predicted.
Boxing match of Aslan Bittirov (dressed in blue) and Adam Kadyrov (dressed in black). Screenshot: http://youtu.be/GrFMEoDgbrE
00:08, 27 April 2021
Rights defenders explain role of Kadyrov’s associates in victories of his children
Coaches and tournament organizers, who are affiliated with the leader of Chechnya and who do not want to upset him, often arrange victories of Kadyrov’s sons, Chechen human rights defenders suggest.
Magomed Daudov. Screenshot: http://grozny.tv/news/society/40400
23:51, 26 April 2021
Daudov agrees to discuss disputed lands with Ingush activists
Magomed Daudov, the speaker of the Chechen parliament, agreed with the proposal of the leaders of the Ingush movement “Mekhk-Kkhel” to discuss the issue of the disputed lands. The official pointed to Pyatigorsk as the meeting place.
Armen Sarkisyan. Photo: REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
23:29, 26 April 2021
Armenian President calls on UN Secretary-General to assist in return of POWs
Today, in his letter to the UN Secretary-General, the President of Armenia has declared that the country expects the support of the international community to resolve the problem with the return of prisoners of war (POWs) and civilians from Azerbaijan.
A policeman at one of Alexei Navalny’s offices. Abstract illustration. Photo: REUTERS/Sergei Brovko
19:34, 26 April 2021
In Southern Russia, Navalny’s offices change their activities after prosecutors’ decision
The Moscow Prosecutor’s Office suspended the activities of Alexei Navalny’s offices amid the preparation of the Moscow City Court to consider a claim to recognize them as an extremist organization. In Southern Russia, Alexei Navalny’s offices have stopped posting on social media, but their staff will continue to work privately, Alexei Navalny’s supporters say.
YouTube blocks video about secret real estate property of Kadyrov’s associates. Screenshot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSUgbn91C4E
19:18, 26 April 2021
YouTube blocks video about secret real estate property of Kadyrov’s associates
A video version of the “Project” online edition’s investigation into the secret property of people from among the Ramzan Kadyrov’s associates has been blocked following a complaint filed by the “Grozny” ChGTRK (Chechen State TV and Radio Broadcasting Company) for copyright infringement.
Ruslan Totrov. Screenshot: http://www.instagram.com/p/CKUA4F4qZxY/
19:05, 26 April 2021
Vladikavkaz resident accused of beating journalist Totrov
A resident of Vladikavkaz beat journalist Ruslan Totrov for posting critical articles, the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) reports its version today. The man has been charged with obstructing journalistic activities.
17:59, 26 April 2021
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of April 19-25, 2021
Actions in support of Alexei Navalny in Southern Russia; events to mark the 106th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire; mutual accusations of shelling attacks voiced by the parties to the Karabakh conflict, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of April 19-25, 2021, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".
Military doctor and local resident in the village of Aknaberd of the Shaumyan District of Nagorno-Karabakh. Photo courtesy of the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defence
13:40, 26 April 2021
Russian MoD reports on food distribution among refugees in Aknaberd
Russian militaries have handed over a ton of humanitarian aid collected by NGOs and charitable organizations to refugees in the Karabakh village of Aknaberd, including foodstuffs, medical kits and basic necessities, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.
Special forces agents. Screenshot: http://www.warchechnya.ru/news/v_chechnskom_gorode_shali_unichtozheny_troe_boevikov/2017-01-30-3454
13:15, 26 April 2021
Week of April 19-25 passed without victims of armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week of April 19-25, 2021, during the ongoing armed conflict in Northern Caucasus, no information about the casualties or wounded persons was reported. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Scene from "Dear Comrades!". Screenshot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srZslqN6DjM
11:45, 26 April 2021
Film about execution of workers in Novocherkassk awarded Nika Prize
The movie "Dear Comrades!" about the execution by shooting of Novocherkassk workers in 1962 has received the Nika Prize as the best feature film of 2020. Andrei Konchalovsky, a film director, and Yulia Vysotskaya, the starring actress, received the for Best Director and Best Actress Awards.
A bike rally on the occasion of the Circassian Flag Day. Screenshot: http://www.instagram.com/sdk_ulyap/
11:33, 26 April 2021
Residents of Southern Russia celebrate Circassian Flag Day
Concerts, a bike rally and a flash mob were held on April 25 in Adygea on the occasion of the Circassian Flag Day. In connection with the holiday, Kabardino-Balkaria held concerts of creative groups; and Karachay-Cherkessia – a car rally and a free screening of the film "Circassia".
Tbilisi. Photo courtesy of Nina Tumanova
11:14, 26 April 2021
Two LGBT women beaten up in Tbilisi
The owner of an apartment that was rented in Tbilisi by two women-members of the LGBT community is accused of beating them up. The attack on people of non-traditional sexual orientation was the second in the capital of Georgia within a week.
Residents of Armenia take part in a rally in memory of victims of the Armenian Genocide, April 24, 2021. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the Caucasian Knot
11:02, 26 April 2021
Yerevan residents grateful to US authorities for recognizing genocide
Until late at night on April 24, in Yerevan, people kept coming to the "Tsitsernakaberd" Memorial Complex to the victims of the Armenian Genocide, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.
Tsitsernakaberd, the Armenian Genocide memorial complex. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
11:58, 25 April 2021
US State of Idaho proclaimed April 24 a Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide
The US state of Idaho declared April 24 as the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Armenian Genocide and recognized the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh, the Armenian National Committee of America reported on Facebook.
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The charges against former Kuban Vice Governor Nesterenko have been reclassified.

The beach in Vityazevo has been removed from the emergency zone.

An owl from the shelter in Tuapse. Photo: Chronicles of Razliv / Telegram A bot for reporting injured birds has been created in Tuapse.

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.