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Prayer during Eid al-Adha. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot
14:44, 13 August 2019
In Dagestan, date of Eid al-Adha raises questions to Muftiate
The decision of the Dagestani Muftiate to schedule Eid al-Adha for August 12 seems to be controversial, since the last day of the Hajj passed on August 10, note residents of Dagestan interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot". Users of Instagram also found no logic in scheduling the holiday for another date.
Svaneti towers in Ushguli. Photo: Florian Pinel, http://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=23654065
14:31, 13 August 2019
Svaneti activists protest to draw authorities' attention to erosion of family towers
Local residents held a rally during which they demanded from the authorities to start the restoration of family towers in the village of Merkmeli affected by erosion. The old building will be put in order by the end of the year, reports the spokesperson for the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia.
14:21, 13 August 2019
In Chechnya, Eid al-Adha takes place amid PR-oriented Kadyrov's charity action
The Chechen TV Channel showed a story about distributing grocery sets and sacrificial sheep to the poor on behalf of the Ramzan Kadyrov's family. Islam does not welcome any PR steps using charity, notes Akhmet Yarlykapov, a researcher engaged in oriental studies.
'Rustavi-2' office building. Screenshot from RTVI Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2uPSif-v38
11:19, 13 August 2019
Khalvashi puts up "Rustavi-2" for sale
On August 12, Kibar Khalvashi announced his intention to sell the "Rustavi-2" TV Company, explaining his decision by the company's debts in the amount of 70 million laris (almost USD 24 million) and the absence of his financial ability to maintain it. Mr Khalvashi intends to hold an auction and sell the TV company to the one who offers the highest price.
Stray dog at the Sochi beach. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the Caucasian Knot
11:06, 13 August 2019
Zoo defenders tell about a new wave of extermination of animals in Sochi
Animals and birds in Sochi are poisoned, which endangers people too, local residents assert.
A sacrificial sheep at Baku market. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot
10:54, 13 August 2019
Baku townspeople criticize prices for sacrificial cattle for Eid al-Adha
On August 12, residents of Azerbaijan began celebrating Kurban Bayram (Eid al-Adha). Overall, 19 fairs have been organized in Baku for selling sacrificial animals. However, prices for sacrificial sheep are higher than recommended, buyers have complained.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo from official VKontakte page, https://vk.com/photo279938622_456282134
01:13, 13 August 2019
Kadyrov's threats alert journalists and bloggers
Ramzan Kadyrov is able to realize his threats against commentators and bloggers; and after his statements some journalists will resort to self-censorship, Milrad Fatullaev editor-in-chief of the "Derbent" News Agency, and Rasul Asad, a blogger, believe.
Soldier of Nagorno-Karabakh at the battle line. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot
01:03, 13 August 2019
Karabakh soldier defects to Azerbaijani side
Araik Gazaryan, a military serviceman of the Defence Army of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), has defected to the enemy's side, the press service of the NKR's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed. The deserting soldier said that he had fled because of the lawlessness in his military unit, the Azerbaijani MoD has announced.
Maxim Shevchenko. Screenshot from YouTube stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVxwtPM2-do
23:21, 12 August 2019
Shevchenko retracts his statement about Kadyrov after Daudov's call
Journalist Maxim Shevchenko apologized with restrain for saying that Ramzan Kadyrov had "given back" in the discussion about Imam Shamil. The journalist had to "take back" his judgment after a call of Magomed Daudov.
Batumi street. Photo by Nina Tumanova for the Caucasian Knot
23:06, 12 August 2019
Georgia estimates damage from Russia's air ban at 60 million US dollars
In July, the Georgia's tourism businesses lost up to 60 million US dollars because of the ban on direct flights to Russia, reported Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze.
Football match between the "Akhmat" and "Spartak" FCs. Photo: press service of 'Akhmat-Arena' stadium, https://akhmat-arena.ru/2017-08-07-11-30-18/331-2019-08-11-22-26-26
22:51, 12 August 2019
Grozny residents claim being obliged to attend football match on holiday
In Grozny, leaders of public sector enterprises ordered their subordinates to attend a football match between the "Akhmat" and "Spartak" FCs on the first day of Eid al-Adha, public sector employees complained. The practice to oblige people to attend sports events is usual for Chechnya only, note sports journalists interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
Policemen take LGBT activist Vladislav Pogorelov away from the Metallurgov Square in Volgograd, August 12, 2019. Photo by Tatiana Filimonova for the Caucasian Knot
18:37, 12 August 2019
Law enforcers detain LGBT activists in Volgograd
In Volgograd, seven LGBT activists were brought to police stations after they came to the square where an action sanctioned by the authorities was taking place, activist Vladislav Pogorelov reported.
A man holds a sacrificial sheep. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot
18:28, 12 August 2019
Chechen residents report growth of prices for sacrificial animals
In Chechnya, the first day of the Eid al-Adha holiday was held amid the growth of prices for sacrificial animals.
Law enforcers. Photo: NAC press service, http://nac.gov.ru/antiterroristicheskie-ucheniya/operativnym-shtabom-v-orlovskoy-oblasti-provedeno.html#&gid=1&pid=3
13:51, 12 August 2019
On August 5-11, 2019, one person fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week of August 5-11, 2019, at least one person was killed in the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. No wounded 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.
Nika Gvaramiya (centre). Screenshot from video posted at: https://www.facebook.com/rustavi2/photos/a.293417874035638/1286081234769292/?type=3&theater
13:40, 12 August 2019
Nika Gvaramiya refuses to pay bail amount
The defence will appeal against the decision of the Tbilisi City Court, which pronounced a pre-trial restriction measure in the form of more than 13,000 US dollars of bail against Nika Gvaramiya, the former general director of the "Rustavi-2" TV Channel, his advocate reported.
Khadija Ismayilova attends protest rally in Baku, March 8, 2019. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot
11:14, 12 August 2019
Baku court denies Ismayilova's end of conditional term
The Binagadi District Court of Baku has refused to satisfy the motion of the investigative journalist, Khadija Ismayilova, to terminate her probationary period of criminal punishment and to remove the conviction. She treats the court judgement as politically motivated and intends to appeal against it.
Festive prayer in a mosque. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot
11:00, 12 August 2019
Dagestani residents dispute on the date of Kurban Bayram
The Muftiate of Dagestan has scheduled the celebration of Kurban Bayram (Eid al-Adha) on August 12, while in other regions it is celebrated on August 11, residents of Dagestan have complained. Their opponents have urged to trust local theologians.
At the Georgia-South Ossetia border. Photo by Anna Djioyeva for the Caucasian Knot
10:48, 12 August 2019
Exhibition draws attention to detentions of Georgian pre-border villagers
The exhibition "No to Occupation!" that opened in Tbilisi at the "Puenteseko" Club is timed to the 11th anniversary of the August 2008 war. Experts spoke at the exhibition about the consequences of the war on the villagers who found themselves in close proximity to the demarcation line.
Zelimkhan Bakaev. Screenshot from video by user Eleonora Avonakhdiba, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVHBlTalcN8
10:37, 12 August 2019
For two years, investigators can't solve disappearance of Chechen singer Bakaev
Two years have passed since the disappearance in Grozny of the 25-year-old singer Zelimkhan Bakaev. Investigators have no data about the fate of the missing singer; while residents of Chechnya are sure that Bakaev has long been dead.
11:35, 11 August 2019
Azerbaijani journalist goes on hunger strike in SIZO
Ikram Ragimov has announced a hunger strike, demanding an objective consideration of his complaint in court. Despite the deteriorating state of health, he was placed into the dungeon (punishment cell), his relatives have informed.
News
Activists have reported the destruction of a memorial to victims of the Armenian Genocide in Karabakh.

Analysts have assessed the consequences for Baku of breaking off relations with the European Parliament.

Historians and activists have called on Armenian authorities to resist the destruction of cultural heritage in Karabakh.

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.