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Beach near the State Residence 'Riviera-6', Sochi, 2017. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the Caucasian Knot.
00:57, 6 July 2017
Sochi activists speak against transfer of beach in state residence area to FSS
The Sochi Mayor's Office has transferred a beach in the area of the state residence "Riviera 6" to the Federal Security Service for unlimited use. Sochi activists have started collecting signatures under an appeal to the prosecutor with the demand to verify the legality of this decision.
Hotel "Zvezda Elbrusa". Photo: https://zvezda-elbrusa.tiu.ru/p17971778-gostinitsa.html
20:16, 5 July 2017
Nalchik hunger-striker complains about health deterioration
Zhanna Mazikhova, the director general of the Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) "Zvezda Elbrusa", who is holding a hunger strike jointly with Arthur Baidaev, the founder of the CJSC, has complained about her low blood tension and heart pain.
OSCE vehicle in conflict zone. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot.
18:05, 5 July 2017
OSCE starts inquiry into civilians' death in Alkhanly
Andrzej Kasprzyk, the personal representative of the Acting Envoy of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and his staff are conducting an inquiry into the death of civilians as a result of shelling of the village of Alkhanly in the Fizuli District of Azerbaijan.
"Sasna Tsrer" members. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot.
17:55, 5 July 2017
Advocate calls on to re-qualify case on beating up "Sasna Tsrer" members
The special investigating service of Armenia has instituted a criminal case on abuse of power by policemen who in the courthouse used force against defendants in the case against members of the "Sasna Tsrer" (Daredevils of Sassoun) unit. The case should be instituted under the article on torture, stated advocate Ara Karaghezyan.
15:24, 5 July 2017
Russia demands from Azerbaijan to stop discriminating Russian citizens with Armenian surnames
According to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), since the beginning of this year, 25 Russian citizens have been refused in entry to Azerbaijan. They were detained for several hours, in some cases they were left without food, water, and medical care and then sent out at their own expense. Armenian surnames of Russian citizens were mentioned as a ground for the refusal to let them enter Azerbaijan.
Boris Kolomin on a walk in Astrakhan, June 12. 2017. Photo by Elena Grebenyuk for the Caucasian Knot.
14:55, 5 July 2017
In Astrakhan, Court fines supporter of Alexei Navalny
The Kirov District Court of Astrakhan has considered the case against Boris Kolomin, whom the police recognized as an organizer of a walk around the city of Alexei Navalny's supporters held on June 12. The activist was fined by 10,000 roubles. Meanwhile, Boris Kolomin himself announced his intention to challenge the Court's decision.
Azerbaijani Army officers. Photo: http://mod.gov.az/ru/foto-arhiv-045/?gid=18455
12:31, 5 July 2017
Azerbaijani Prosecutor's Office starts investigating shelling of Alkhanly village
On July 5, the co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group Russian Ambassador Igor Popov, French Ambassador Stefan Visconti, and US Ambassador Richard Hoagland made a statement in connection with the information received by them and related to "the resumption of violence late in the evening on July 4 in the village of Alkhanly of the Fizuli District, resulting in casualties, including among civilians."
Murad Amriev. Photo taken from personal Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100017228985880&lst=100001991967389%3A100017228985880%3A1497005417&sk=about
10:35, 5 July 2017
MIA announces absence of claims against Murad Amriev
After a re-check of the information that Murad Amriev is included in the federal wanted list, it has turned out that the athlete was removed from the wanted list. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) for the Stavropol Territory.
Alexei Navalny's office in Krasnodar after attack. Photo: https://vk.com/teamnavalny_krd
10:26, 5 July 2017
In Krasnodar, Alexei Navalny's office reports attack of President Putin's supporters
On July 4, the Alexei Navalny's office in Krasnodar was smashed as a result of an attack by members of the community who called themselves "Putin's Brigades". The activists filed a complaint to the police.
Lenin District Court of Astrakhan. Photo: http://leninsky.ast.sudrf.ru
08:44, 5 July 2017
Astrakhan women sentenced to 8-12 years of imprisonment for human trafficking
The Lenin District Court of Astrakhan has found three local women guilty of human trafficking in an organized group and sentenced them to 8-12 years of imprisonment.
Nanu Shaova, a 127-year-old resident of the Baksan District of Kabardino-Balkaria. Photo: http://kbrria.ru/sites/default/files/field/image/dsc_5183.jpg
08:25, 5 July 2017
Oldest woman from Kabardino-Balkaria included in "Russian Book of Records"
Nanu Shaova, a 127-year-old resident of the Baksan District of Kabardino-Balkaria, has been included in the "Russian Book of Records" as the country's oldest person.
05:36, 5 July 2017
Flight from Saint Petersburg to Tbilisi detained because of reported bomb on board
Flight A-9786 from the "Pulkovo" Airport to Tbilisi was to depart at 7:05 p.m., but was detained. Passengers had to pass the procedure of landing once again. At that moment, law enforcers were checking the aircraft for presence of an explosive device.
Hugo Almeida. Photo: http://www.fc-anji.ru/news/ru/club_news/anji_i_almejda_rastorgli_kontrakt130116/
00:59, 5 July 2017
Portuguese footballer complains about regular shooting in Dagestan
Hugo Almeida, a former striker of the Krasnodar "Kuban" FC and the Makhachkala "Anji" FC, has reported about regular shooting in Dagestan and his desire to leave the republic.
Defendants in case of attack on Nalchik in the court room. Photo by the Caucasian Knot correspondent.
00:40, 5 July 2017
Sister of man sentenced for attack on Nalchik complains about his torture in penal colony
Aminat Khupsergenova, a resident of Kabardino-Balkaria, has appealed to the Russian General Prosecutor, the chief of the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service (known as FSIN), the leader of the "Committee for Civil Rights", and to the chairman of the Kabardino-Balkarian regional human rights centre with a complaint about violation of the Khasanbi Khupsergenov's rights.
RPG. Photo: © Sputnik / STR https://ru.sputnik.az/karabakh/20170209/408813104/obstrel-karabah-okkupirovannye-rajony-azerbajdzhana.html
23:39, 4 July 2017
Azerbaijan announces death of two villagers at bombardment of Alkhanly (+video)
As a result of shelling from the Armenian side, in the village of Alkhanly, Fizuli District, a woman and a two-year-old girl were killed, and another woman received shrapnel wounds, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported.
Agvali, Dagestan. Photo: http://www.odnoselchane.ru/?com=photogallery&init_id=1195&page=photos_of_category&sect=1341
19:37, 4 July 2017
Resident of Dagestan accused of exploding a grenade in Agvali
The case about a grenade explosion in the computer club of the village of Agvali, Tsumadin District of Dagestan, as a result of which two schoolchildren were killed, has been sent to the court.
Murad Amriev with his sister, Grozny, June 10, 2017. Photo by Kheda Saratova for the Caucasian Knot.
18:48, 4 July 2017
Rights defenders report law enforcers' attempt to detain athlete Murad Amriev
Athlete Murad Amriev had to hide from the police in Pyatigorsk, since he was put on the federal wanted list base. This was reported by the "Committee for the Prevention of Torture".
16:24, 4 July 2017
In Moscow, police detain a picketer in connection with Boris Nemtsov's murder case
Today, Mikhail Lashkevich, an activist of the movement "Solidarity", has held a solo picket near the building of the court which considers the case of the Boris Nemtsov's murder. The activist has been detained and brought to the Basmannoe OVD (Interior Division), the "OVD-Info" reports.
15:43, 4 July 2017
Defence of Sochi women sentenced for treason challenge their verdicts
The defence of Sochi women Annik Kesyan, Inga Tutisani, and Marina Djandjgava, sentenced on the charges of treason after sending SMS messages to Georgia, has filed complaints to the Russian Supreme Court (SC) with the demand to acquit the women. This was reported by their advocate.
Flooding. Photo: http://www.sk-news.ru/news/vlasti/47517/
13:36, 4 July 2017
Residents of Adygea complain about shortage of payments to flood victims
In Adygea, victims of the flood claim that the amount of 10,000 roubles got by them from the regional authorities is not enough to bring their houses in order. In total, 5000 people applied for financial assistance.
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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.