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Screenshot from Alexander Fedorov's documentary "They Also Dreamed: Stories of Dagestani Women"
17:14, 8 February 2020
Director of film about Dagestani women calls to revise mountain traditions
Alexander Fedorov, the director of the film "They Also Dreamed" has stated it is necessary to abandon such traditions of Dagestani mountain villages like referring certain physically difficult occupations to the category of specifically female labour.
Chechen refugees at a rally in Vienna. Photo courtesy of Ibragim Nikarkho
12:57, 8 February 2020
At actions in Europe, Chechen refugees demand to punish Aliev's killers
Protest actions related to the assassination of Imran Aliev were held at Russian Embassies in Austria and Germany. The picketers demanded from law enforcement agencies of these countries to find and punish those responsible for the blogger's murder, as well as ensure the safety of other Chechen refugees.
Southern District Military Court. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the Caucasian Knot
12:32, 8 February 2020
Native of Ingushetia convicted for preparing terror act at World Cup-2018
The court has sentenced Zalimkhan Bogatyryov to 14 years in prison, after having found him guilty of involvement in the "Islamic State" (IS), a terrorist organization banned in Russia by the court, and of preparing a terror act during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Irakli Shotadze. Screenshot from video posted at: https://1tv.ge/ru/news/iraklij-shotadze-vyrazil-gotovnost-vstretitsja-s-otcom-ubitogo-na-ulice-khorava-davida-saralidze/
12:19, 8 February 2020
Amid protests, Irakli Shotadze presented as Georgia's GPO head
By majority of votes, the Prosecutorial Council has nominated Irakli Shotadze to the post of Public Prosecutor General of Georgia, although human rights defenders have opposed his return to the post. The opposition has criticized this decision.
Tangim Mosque in Makhachkala. Photo by Ilyas Kapiev for the Caucasian Knot
08:50, 8 February 2020
MIA explains raid at Tangim Mosque by safety concerns
Dozens of law enforcers were examining believers' documents after the Friday (February 7) prayer in the "Tangim" Mosque in Makhachkala. Policemen were ensuring safety in a crowded place, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has assured.
Philip Kirkorov. Screenshot from video by Irina Ermakova https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wwxtgkopSM
08:35, 8 February 2020
Persons accused of preparing terror act at Kirkorov's concert claim being tortured
Confessions to plotting an explosion in Makhachkala were obtained under torture, all the four defendants have stated.
Elena Milashina. Screenshot from video posted at HRC 'Memorial' YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-BkcWQP5L0
08:25, 8 February 2020
Milashina associates attack in Grozny with Islam Nukhanov's case
Elena Milashina, an observer of the "Novaya Gazeta" newspaper, believes that she and Marina Dubrovina, a lawyer from the Krasnodar Territory, were beaten up in Grozny in connection with their attending the trial of Islam Nukhanov, the author of the video depicting Chechen officials' luxurious life.
Law enforcer. Photo: © Elena Sineok, Yuga.ru
22:41, 7 February 2020
Resident of Dagestan tells about the fate of his son wounded by law enforcers
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has awarded 80,000 euros to Gasan Baisultanov, a resident of Dagestan, whose wife was shot dead during a special operation in 2006. Gasan himself was seriously wounded and lost his ability to move; his father intends to seek compensation to his son for his disability, and punishment of law enforcers.
Magas law enforcers during rally in Magas, October 2018. Photo: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
22:16, 7 February 2020
Ingush activist's defence achieves inquiry into law enforcers' actions
After watching the video from the rally in Magas, the court has granted the motion that demanded to initiate a criminal case against an employee of the "Rosgvardia" (Russian National Guard), who threw a chair at the protesters.
Elena Milashina and Marina Dubrovina. Collage by the Caucasian Knot. Photo: press service of the HRC 'Memorial', http://www.memo.ru/, Anna Artemjeva / Novaya Gazeta
22:02, 7 February 2020
Police react to attack on Milashina and Dubrovina
The Grozny police have registered the application about the attack on the journalist, Elena Milashina, and the advocate, Marina Dubrovina. Over the past four years, in Grozny, this is the second attack on people involved in human rights activities with the use of violence.
Detained attacker on Pskov paratroopers in 2000. Screenshot from video posted by press service of the Russian Investigative Committee, https://ok.ru/video/1729931973050
18:33, 7 February 2020
Human rights defenders see no sense in appeal to Kadyrov filed by Dudiev's and Donashev's brothers
Brothers of Nazhmudin Dudiev and Ibragim Donashev, who were charged in a case on an attack on Pskov paratroopers in 2000, appealed to the leader of Chechnya with the claim that their relatives were not guilty and asked him to come to the men's defence. Ramzan Kadyrov is not interested in interfering in the situation, note human rights defenders interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
Armenian soldier. Photo: press service of the Ministry of Defence of Armenia, http://www.mil.am
18:19, 7 February 2020
Azerbaijan claims 23 shelling attacks from Armenia
The positions of the Azerbaijani troops were shelled, including in two border areas, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Azerbaijan reported.
Banners prepared by relatives of Derbent residents accused of terrorism. Screenshot from video posted by the Caucasian Knot, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8ME3thrbLw&feature=emb_logo
13:52, 7 February 2020
Relatives of Derbent residents accused of terrorism request to transfer case outside Dagestan
On February 6, relatives of three residents of Derbent accused of terrorism met Alexander Stepanov, the chief federal inspector for Dagestan, and asked for his assistance in transferring to the federal level the investigations into case on torture used against detainees.
A Russian soldier at a check point 7 km away from Grozny. Photo: REUTERS/Viktor Korotaev
13:37, 7 February 2020
Human rights defenders note delay in investigation into Katyr-Yurt bombing
An investigation into a case on bombing of the village of Katyr-Yurt in 2000 is intentionally delayed, while access to the information is limited, note participants of a memorial evening dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the events in Katyr-Yurt.
Marina Dubrovina, an advocate, and Elena Milashina, a journalist. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the Caucasian Knot, US State Department. Collage made by the Caucasian Knot
11:45, 7 February 2020
Milashina's and Dubrovina's colleagues outraged at attack on them in Grozny
Marina Dubrovina, an advocate, and Elena Milashina, a journalist, have repeatedly received threats while working in Chechnya. The attack on them in Grozny was organized with the knowledge of local authorities, their friends and colleagues are sure.
Imran Aliev. Screenshot of post in Telegram Channel ABU SADDAM SHISHANI
11:32, 7 February 2020
After Aliev's murder, Chechens in Europe report increased personal security measures
The members of the Chechen Diaspora in Europe interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" have admitted that after the assassination of Imran Aliev, they feel a threat to themselves; therefore, they intend to limit their circle of contacts
The village of Gekhi on the map. Screenshot from Google Maps
08:35, 7 February 2020
HRC "Memorial" reports kidnapping of four persons in Chechnya
Four young people have been kidnapped from the village of Gekhi in the Urus-Martan District of Chechnya, local residents told human rights defenders.
Malkhaz Machalikashvili, uncle of Moris Machalikashvili. Screenshot from video posted at 'Kavkaz.Realii' Channel, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv5tQwBZMwc
08:31, 7 February 2020
Moris Machalikashvili sentenced to conditional term
After concluding a deal with investigators, Moris Machalikashvili, a participant of the clashes with the police outside the Georgian Parliament, has pled guilty and was sentenced to two years of conditional imprisonment.
Entrance to the People's Assembly of Abkhazia. Photo by Anna Gritsevich for the Caucasian Knot
08:21, 7 February 2020
Abkhazia: activists achieve adoption of anticorruption law
Abkhazian MPs have adopted a law on declaring officials' incomes, expenses and property in the final reading. The activists demanding the adoption of the law have stopped their action in central Sukhumi.
Zarifa Sautieva. Photo: Magomed Suleimanov, https://fortanga.org/
22:03, 6 February 2020
Complaint about violation of Zarifa Sautieva's rights filed to ECtHR
Zarifa Sautieva, a participant of a rally in Magas, was subjected to inhuman treatment, and she was arrested by political motives, lawyers of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" stated in a complaint filed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR).
News
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.

Recognized human losses in southern Russia in Ukraine exceed 7,250

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.