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00:59, 3 February 2018
Prosecutor demands nine years in prison for Shamil Nurmagomedov
Today, the Moscow District Military Court has completed the debate in the case against Shamil Nurmagomedov. The defence requested to acquit him and stated that the accusation had been based only on assumptions, but not on any evidence of the Shamil Nurmagomedov's specific intent.
Victor Makarenko. Photo: website of Taganrog Metallurgical College, http://tmk.3dn.ru/prep_2012/makarenko.jpg
22:33, 2 February 2018
Teacher of Taganrog college fired after complaint to Medvedev about salary
Victor Makarenko, an Honoured Teacher of Russia, was fired from the Taganrog Metallurgical College ten days after he signed a teachers' collective complaint about low salaries.
Kazim Nurmagomedov give interview to the 'Caucasian Knot'. Still picture of video posted at http://www.kavkaz-uzel.eu/videos/4969
20:33, 2 February 2018
Kazim Nurmagomedov's arrest appealed against
Today, an appeal complaint has been lodged to the Kizilyurt City Court against the judgement to arrest Kazim Nurmagomedov, a resident of Dagestan accused of aiding and abetting terrorism, Abdurashid Sheikhov, an advocate, told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
Arson of "Memorial" office in Nazran, January 18, 2018. Photo: "Memorial" press service
20:32, 2 February 2018
Law enforcers tell Evkurov about inquiry into arson of HRC "Memorial" office
There is no need to transfer the case about the arson of the office of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" in Nazran to higher-level investigators, the head of the Ingush Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has assured Yunus-Bek Evkurov, the head of Ingushetia. Today, rights defenders have stated that they have no claims to the course and progress of the inquiry.
Oyub Titiev (left) and his advocate Petr Zaikin. Photo: "Memorial" press service
19:31, 2 February 2018
Russian Ombudsperson urges to transfer Titiev's case to NCFD for greater objectivity
Tatiana Moskalkova, the Russia's Ombudsperson, has appealed to the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) asking them to transfer the case of Oyub Titiev, the head of the Chechen branch of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial", for investigating at the higher level – to the North-Caucasian Federal District (NCFD).
Mamayev Kurgan, Volgograd. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for the Caucasian Knot.
16:10, 2 February 2018
Volgograd residents criticize celebrations in honour of victory at Stalingrad
Today, about 30,000 residents and guests of Volgograd have gathered for a military parade in honour of the 75th anniversary of the victory at Stalingrad. The Iskander missile system, the Smerch and Tornado heavy multiple rocket launcher systems and the S-400 surface-to-air missile system passed through the streets, the press service for the Southern Military District reported.
Kobuleti. Photo: press service of Kobuleti Municipality, https://sputnik-georgia.ru/incidents/20160104/229677298.html
15:55, 2 February 2018
Rights defenders complain to ECtHR about violation of Muslims' rights in Adjaria
The Georgian NGO "Centre for Human Rights Training and Monitoring" has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) with a complaint of the refusal for Muslims to open a boarding house in the Ajarian city of Kobuleti.
Russian soldiers in Chechnya. Photo: REUTERS/Viktor Korotayev
14:49, 2 February 2018
FSB reports success in searching for attackers on paratroopers in Chechnya
Today, the Russian FSB has reported that Faizbek Amangaziev and Arslan Valiev, sentenced to long terms of imprisonment for attacking paratroopers in Chechnya, were found due to the testimonies given by earlier sentenced attackers.
Policemen at a house of Magomedrasul Gitinov, chief architect of Makhachkala. Photo: still picture, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PxHl6tx4Tg
11:36, 2 February 2018
A source reports detention of Makhachkala chief architect
Today, sources have reported searches conducted in a house of Magomedrasul Gitinov, the chief architect of Makhachkala, and in the building of the City Architecture Department.
Caricature of Armenian Defence Minister Vigen Sargsyan published by MediaLab.am. Photo: MediaLab.am.
07:26, 2 February 2018
In Armenia, editor-in-chief reports receiving threats
Threats from a social network user were provoked by a caricature of Armenian Defence Minister Vigen Sargsyan, believes Marianna Grigoryan, the editor-in-chief and the director of the news portal "Medialab.am".
Oyub Titiev. Photo by Maria Schischenkova (archive of HRC 'Memorial')
01:32, 2 February 2018
Rights defenders demand to take Oyub Titiev's case from Chechen law enforcers
The case against Oyub Titiev, the head of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" office in Grozny and the cases of arson and threats to rights defenders in Ingushetia and Dagestan should not be investigated in Northern Caucasus because of the interest of the Chechen law enforcement bodies. This opinion was voiced by members of the Russian Human Rights Council, journalists, and cultural figures.
00:40, 2 February 2018
Kazim Nurmagomedov arrested for two months
The Kizilyurt City Court has ruled to arrest Kazim Nurmagomedov, the father of a native of Makhachkala, accused of financing terrorists. The session of the above court that considered the issue of the form of Kazim's freedom restriction was held on February 1.
Building is being underway in Aten Street in the Vaki District of Tbilisi. Photo by Inna Kukudzhanova for the Caucasian Knot.
00:09, 2 February 2018
Tbilisi residents blame developer for refusal to pay compensations
In Tbilisi, a developer of the high-rise building refused to pay compensation under far-fetched pretexts. This was claimed by owners of two private houses, near which the construction of the high-rise building is under construction. They complained that the construction provokes the gradual destruction of their private houses.
Evgeny Vitishko. Photo: Denis Yakovlev / Yugopolis
19:39, 1 February 2018
Vitishko reports suspension of Kuban's "Yabloko"
The Krasnodar Territorial Court has suspended the activities of the regional branch of the "Yabloko" Party under the lawsuit of the Russian Ministry of Justice (MoJ). However, local party members were not informed about this, said Evgeny Vitishko, the head "Yabloko" Party Branch in Kuban (another name of the Krasnodar Territory by the name of the main river).
Vadim Kobzev at the special detention centre in Rostov-on-Don, February 1, 2018. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the Caucasian Knot.
19:31, 1 February 2018
Navalny's supporter released in Rostov-on-Don
Vadim Kobzev, arrested for ten days for participating in the meeting of supporters of Alexei Navalny in Rostov-on-Don, has been released from the special detention centre of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).
17:22, 1 February 2018
Ali Bakaev detained at Kiev airport
At the Kiev airport of Borispol, Ukrainian border guards have detained Ali Bakaev, a native of Chechnya, suspected of organizing an attack on a unit of the National Guard of Russia (Rosgvardia) in the Naur District of Chechnya. This was reported by an advocate of Ali Bakaev.
Law enforcers, Grozny. Photo: REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko
16:17, 1 February 2018
Grozny resident reports hundreds of detainees after anti-drug raids
In Chechnya, anti-drug raids are being held "almost every day," the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent has been told today by Musa, a member of a local NGO.
Final stage of Paralympic Torch Relay, Sochi, March 6, 2014. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the Caucasian Knot.
13:55, 1 February 2018
Russia regains first place in team competition of Sochi Olympics
Today, the CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) has cancelled life-long disqualification for 28 Russian athletes. Thus, athletes sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are allowed to participate in the Olympic Games.
Kazim Nurmagomedov. Screenshot: video by the Caucasian Knot, https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=82&v=56_mkbuzar4
13:02, 1 February 2018
Law enforcers bring Kazim Nurmagomedov to Dagestan
A father of Shamil Nurmagomedov, accused of financing terrorism, has told his relatives that he was detained in Moscow on suspicion of aiding and abetting terrorists and taken to Kizilyurt, where he would face trial. This information has been confirmed today by the Dagestani Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), an advocate reports.
Urgent painting of the bridge opposite the entrance of the 'Rostselmash' plant at 1:10 a.m. on February 1, 2018. Photo by Julia Moskalets, https://vk.com/rostovnadonu?w=wall-36039_3429865
11:42, 1 February 2018
Social network users criticize preparation for Putin's visit to Rostov-on-Don
A Rostov woman posted on the Internet a photo showing workers painting at night a bridge near the "Rostselmash" plant. Social network users associated the painting works with the expected Putin's visit to the city.
News
Azerbaijani activists complained about pressure after their appeal to von der Leyen.

Damage at the Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv. Screenshot from the photo by “Azertaj” dated 19.01.26, https://azertag.az/xeber/kiyeve_raket_zerbeleri_neticesinde_azerbaycanin_ukraynadaki_sefirliyine_ziyan_deyib___fotoreportaj-4326873 The Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv was again damaged as a result of an airstrike.

The head of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry announced the resumption of flights from Baku to Grozny.

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.