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Emmanuel Yevzerikhin. Children railway, Leningrad Region, 1930s. Photo: © Memorial / Photosoyuz Agency
17:52, 26 April 2017
Participants of "Memorial" contest report pressure
The participants of the contest for high school pupils "The Man in History; Russia – the 20th Century", which is annually held by the International "Memorial", faced pressure in the form of intimidation and suspicious questions, said the participants and organizers of the contest.
16:04, 26 April 2017
Awarding of "Memorial" contest winners accompanied by detentions
Two persons were detained in Moscow for holding a non-sanctioned protest near the building, where today the winners of the contest for high school pupils "The Man in History; Russia – the 20th Century" were awarded.
Ilya Davydov. Screenshot, video posted by Pavel Smirnov/YouTube
14:49, 26 April 2017
Davydov's video clip about Koran and Bible put on extremist materials list
The video clip "Joke about Koran" by blogger Ilya Davydov has been put on the federal list of extremist materials based on the decision of the Zavodskoy District Court of Grozny, the Russian Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has reported. The "Sova" Information-Analytical Centre has treated this decision as unjustified and groundless.
Ilya Varlamov after being attacked in Stavropol. Photo: http://varlamov.ru/2347531.html
13:02, 26 April 2017
In Stavropol, unidentified peoples attack blogger Ilya Varlamov
After his arrival to Stavropol, photo blogger Ilya Varlamov was attacked by unidentified people, who poured brilliant green on him.
12:11, 26 April 2017
Chechen law enforcers report on 16 militants killed during three months
In the period from January to March, in Chechnya, 16 militants were killed and 51 people were detained on suspicion of involvement in the armed underground. This was reported by officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) for Chechnya. The law enforcers have also noted a multiple increase in those figures as compared with the same period of 2016.
Palace of Europe in Strasbourg where PACE meetings take place. Photo © Sputnik / Vladimir Fedorenko, https://ru.sputnik.az/world/20170424/409967815/sessija-pase-nachinaet-rabotu-ponedelnik.html
10:45, 26 April 2017
PACE includes harassment of gays in resolution on human rights violations in Northern Caucasus
PACE deputies have adopted a resolution in which they criticized the human rights situation in Northern Caucasus. The resolution deals with harassment of human rights defenders, suppression of dissent, intimidation of journalists, and violation of women's rights.
'Number of abortions In the Caucasus'. Infographic prepared by the 'Caucasian Knot'.
05:59, 26 April 2017
Azeri experts concerned over demographic consequences of selective abortions
Activists of the Azerbaijani civil society are concerned over the sexual imbalance among newborns. According to experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot", the problem arose in connection with the spread of selective abortions done in order to prevent the births of girls.
Flags of countries that recognized the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Turkey. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
04:01, 26 April 2017
Chamber of Czech MPs condemns Armenian Genocide
The lower house of the Czech Parliament has adopted a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Turkey.
Heavy truck drivers protest against 'Platon' system in Dagestan. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
02:03, 26 April 2017
Dagestani truck driver claims threat of provocations from law enforcers
In Dagestan, participants of the protest action against the "Platon" system are afraid that, against the backdrop of the protest lasting almost a month, the most active truck drivers will face provocations from law enforcers. This was stated by one of the protesters.
Oil production. Photo: http://www.rosneft.ru
00:07, 26 April 2017
Economists treat Kadyrov-Sechin agreement as mutually beneficial
The depletion of oil reserves in Chechnya is the main factor, which encouraged the agreement between Ramzan Kadyrov and Igor Sechin on leaving the assets of the "Rosneft" in the ChechenRepublic. This opinion was voiced by economists interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot". According to them, due to the reached agreement, Igor Sechin will not have to build a useless oil refinery in Chechnya and Ramzan Kadyrov will receive additional funds to the budget of the republic for "social expenditures."
'No to Platon!' - slogan of Dagestani truck drivers, 'Caucasus' highway, near village of Manas, Karabudakhkent District of Dagestan, April 25, 2017. Photo by Rasul Magomedov for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
21:40, 25 April 2017
Dagestani truckers claim Medvedev is wrong
The statement of Dmitry Medvedev, the Russian Premier that less than 500 truckers take part in protest actions of drivers was criticized by Dagestani drivers of heavy trucks
20:57, 25 April 2017
Grouping associated with Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for terror act in Saint Petersburg
The grouping "Katiba al-Imam Shamil", linked with the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda, banned in Russia by the court, has claimed responsibility for the April 3 terror act in the metro of Saint Petersburg.
Flag of Agyd voluntees, exhibition at National Museum of Kabardino-Balkaria, April 25, 2017. Photo by Lyudmila Maratova for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
20:13, 25 April 2017
Adyg activists call Circassian Flag symbol of Adygs’ unity
Today, residents of Adygea, the Kabardino-Balkarian and Karachay-Cherkessian Republics (KBR and KChR) have celebrated The Day of Circassian Flag with marches, motor rallies and participation in dance games “Adyge Jagu”.
Gennady Kotenko, member of Open Sochi Movement, hands over 12 copies of the Constitution of the Russian Federation to Konstantin Gudimov, who is serving his 10-day detention at Sochi IVS. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
18:42, 25 April 2017
"Open Sochi" Movement gives 12 copies of Constitution to detention facility
A parcel, containing copies of the Russian Constitution, was sent to the temporary detention facility (known as the IVS) at the request of Konstantin Gudimov, a supporter of Alexei Navalny and a participant of the action against corruption in Sochi, who is conducting an explanatory work there, activists of the "Open Sochi" Movement have reported.
Batumi riots, March 11, 2017. Photo: Irakli Dzneladze RFE/RL
14:44, 25 April 2017
Person accused of organizing Batumi riots goes on hunger strike
Merab Gogoberidze has gone on a hunger strike in protest against charging him with organizing riots in Batumi, said the advocate Paata Shavadze, noting that his client refuses to plead guilty.
Students help villagers to harvest potatoes, September 1979. Photo: http://ru.wikipedia.org
13:26, 25 April 2017
"Memorial" states pressure on participants of children's contest
On the eve of the awarding ceremony of the winners of the contest for high school pupils "The Man in History, Russia – the 20th Century", its organizers have reported that officials demanded from teachers and children to give up their travel to Moscow.
11:02, 25 April 2017
North-Ossetian authorities promise housing to relatives of victims of Beslan terror act
193 people who suffered as a result of the Beslan terror act have been recognized by the Interdepartmental Commission as eligible for granting of housing. A land plot has been allocated under the construction of housing, reports Vyacheslav Bitarov, the leader of North Ossetia.
Chechen religious figures delegation in Syria. Photo: https://chechnyatoday.com/content/view/300668
10:57, 25 April 2017
Bashar al-Assad and Mufti of Chechnya agree to open branch of Damascus University in Grozny
On April 24, the Chechen delegation led by Mufti Salakh Mezhiev has left for Syria on an official visit. This was reported to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by a representative of the Chechen Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM).
Ramzan Kadyrov (right) at the meeting with Igor Sechin. Photo: http://www.kavkazr.com/a/sechin-pozvolil-kadyrovu-vstretitysya-s-nim/28440736.html
09:46, 25 April 2017
Igor Sechin and Ramzan Kadyrov agree not to hand over Rosneft assets in Chechnya - RBC
Russian oil major Rosneft will not sell its regional assets to the Chechen authorities and build an oil refinery in Grozny, but it will stay in the republic and begin investing in its social infrastructure. This was agreed by Ramzan Kadyrov and Igor Sechin on April 19, the "RBC" reports today.
02:11, 25 April 2017
Residents of Dagestan unblock highway after release of two truck drivers
In the evening of April 24, residents of the village of Kayakent blocked the traffic on the "Caucasus" highway after the detention of two truck drivers who protested against the "Platon" system. This is reported today, on April 25, by the "Gazeta.ru" with reference to the "Rosavtodor".
News
The Artsuyev case has demonstrated the risks of returning to Russia from "unfriendly countries."

In March 2026, one person was killed in armed and terrorist attacks in the North Caucasus and southern Russia.

The name of the North Ossetian soldier killed in Ukraine has been released.

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.