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Rally in Yerevan, March 1, 2008. Photo: Serouj https://ru.wikipedia.org/
18:55, 1 March 2017
Over 100 persons hold march in memory of victims of March 1-2, 2008, events in Yerevan
A commemoration march of those killed during street riots on March 1-2, 2008, in Yerevan, was held today in Yerevan by supporters of the "Elk" electoral bloc.
Makhmud Velitov, Imam of the Moscow "Yardyam" Mosque. Screenshot of Business Online video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQC_tbPJ0Vg
18:21, 1 March 2017
Political experts link Velitov’s liberation with Kremlin’s preparation to election
The Kremlin is getting ready for 2018 presidential election; therefore, they have taken the course of pseudo-liberalization and stopped prosecuting some activists, experts said in their comments on the liberation from house arrest of Makhmud Velitov, the Imam of the Moscow "Yardyam" Mosque.
Picket with demand to release resident of Novaya Djeguta Kemal Atnasirov, Cherkessk, February 28, 2017. Photo by Asya Kapaeva for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
17:17, 1 March 2017
KChR residents demand to free accused drug dealer
On February 28, the city of Cherkessk, the capital of the Karachay-Cherkessian Republic (KChR) hosted a picket with a demand to release Kemal Atnasirov, a resident of Novaya Djeguta. According to the organizers, the picket was over 60 strong
Soldier of Nagorny Karabakh Army. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
14:21, 1 March 2017
Political analysts doubt prospects for resumption of negotiations on Karabakh
With the support of Russia, Azerbaijan hampers the negotiation process. This opinion was voiced by political analyst Ruben Megrabyan, an expert of the Centre for Political and International Studies, in his interview to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
The Dyakov family and ambulance doctors. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
13:07, 1 March 2017
In Sochi, court marshals postpone eviction of Dyakov family (+video)
Without any explanations, a court marshal did not execute the court's decision to evict the Dyakov family with many children from an apartment, earlier provided to them from the manoeuvrable fund. In their turn, members of public organizations and residents of Sochi demanded from the Prosecutor's Office to protect the right of the Dyakov family members to housing.
Ramazan Abdulatipov. Photo: http://www.riadagestan.ru/news/president/rukovoditeli_dokuzparinskogo_i_kurakhskogo_rayonov_otchitalis_pered_glavoy_dagestana_o_prodelannoy_rabote/
11:40, 1 March 2017
Ramazan Abdulatipov calls on residents of Makhachkala to stop killing dogs and panicking
Dagestani leader Ramazan Abdulatipov has addressed residents of the republic with a request to "stop killing defenceless animals" and "stop escalating the situation." Meanwhile, during three days, the petition for resignation of the Mayor of Makhachkala and the leader of Dagestan, who, according to the petition's initiators, support the shooting of dogs in Dagestan, collected more than 3500 signatures.
Militants in Syria. Photo: vesti-turkey Mark www.fkickr.com
09:59, 1 March 2017
MIA announces involvement of 175 KBR residents in militants' groupings in Syria and Iraq
Since the start of hostilities in Syria, 99 criminal cases were instituted against residents of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR). This was reported by Igor Romashkin, the head of the KBR’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).
Rally in Baku. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
00:30, 1 March 2017
Rights defenders report increased persecution of opposition activists in Azerbaijan
The mass arrests of government critics, civil and religious activists, taking place after the appointment of Mekhriban Alieva as Vice-President, "are intended to intimidate the society and prevent protests against the above decision." This opinion was voiced by Oktai Gyulalyev, the head of the Public Alliance "Azerbaijan without political prisoners".
20:33, 28 February 2017
March in support of Arthur Sargsyan is over in Yerevan
About 20 participants of the march in support of Arthur Sargsyan have expressed their desire to join the round-the-clock protest action with a demand to release the activist, who is accused of helping the "Sasna Tsrer" detachment.
Veterans sign appeal to the General Prosecutor of Abkhazia, Gumista, February 28, 2017. Photo by Dmitry Stateinov for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
19:35, 28 February 2017
Abkhazian veterans oppose Ankvab’s participation in elections
Today, in the Gumista camping area, a rally of veterans of the 1992-1993 Patriotic War II of the Abkhaz people took place; the rally was about 200 strong. The participants have called on Alexander Ankvab to refuse to participate in the parliamentary elections.
17:32, 28 February 2017
Resident of Dagestan killed in shootout with power agents
In the Dagestani village of Karamakhi, a local resident, who opened automatic fire at law enforcers, was shot dead, the Investigating Department (ID) for Dagestan of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) has reported.
Zeinal Bagirzade. Photo: RFE/RL
15:21, 28 February 2017
Relatives of opposition activist Bagirzade report his torture in jail
Zeinal Bagirzade, an opposition activist, "was exposed to inhuman treatment and torture in prison," his brother Yashar Bagirsoy has stated. He suggested that Zeinal had been tortured because he filed a complaint against his verdict to the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan.
13:15, 28 February 2017
Law enforcers start search at house of human rights defender Zoya Svetova
The search in the house of journalist Zoya Svetova, a former member of the Moscow Public Oversight Commission (POC) is carried within the investigation into the "YUKOS case", and it does not threaten the human rights defender with any procedural status. This was reported by a source familiar with the situation.
Stray dogs. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
10:39, 28 February 2017
State Duma deputy requests General Prosecutor to investigate killings of dogs in Makhachkala
Alexander Starovoitov, a State Duma deputy, has appealed to Russian General Prosecutor Yuri Chaika with a request to carry out a check on the information posted by users of social network "Instagram" about shooting of dogs in Makhachkala, launched after the girl's death, and announce the results of the examination with respect to the causes of the child's death.
08:21, 28 February 2017
Native of Chechnya sentenced in Austria for involvement in IS
A 25-year-old native of Chechnya with refugee status in Austria has been sentenced to imprisonment for involvement in the hostilities in Syria on the side of the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IS), banned in Russia, the Austrian Press Agency reports.
Persian leopard. Photo: http://green-city.su/russkie-zapovedniki-v-kino/
07:27, 28 February 2017
Agreements on preservation of rare species of animals of Northern Caucasus signed at "Sochi-2017" Forum
At the forum "Sochi-2017", the NGO "Centre for the Caucasus Nature" and the regions of the south of Russia have signed agreements on cooperation for preservation of the Persian leopard, European bison, and Caspian seal.
Soldier of Nagorny Karabakh Army in Martakert. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
04:30, 28 February 2017
Russian political analysts doubt possibility for escalation in Karabakh conflict zone
In the near future, the Karabakh conflict zone will continue to face the confrontation with the possible involvement of new areas; however, a serious escalation is unlikely to take place. This was reported by Russian political analysts questioned by the "Caucasian Knot".
Blogger Ilya Davydov (Maddison). Photo: http://www.wikireality.ru/wiki/%D0%98%D0%BB%D1%8C%D1%8F_%D0%9C%D1%8D%D0%B4%D0%B4%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%BD
03:26, 28 February 2017
Leader of Ingush branch of "National Security of Russia" Party demands to bring blogger to responsibility
Visit Tsoroev, the leader of the regional branch of the political party "National Security of Russia" for the Republic of Ingushetia, has sent a complaint to the law enforcement authorities with a demand to bring to responsibility blogger Ilya Davydov. The blogger became known among Internet users under the nickname of Maddison in connection with a video, in which he talked about Islam, the Koran, and Muslims.
President of CISM Federation hands out medals to Russian athletes. Photo from official CISM twitter account, twitter.com/cismsochi2017
21:35, 27 February 2017
Russia wins medal standing at World Military Games in Sochi
Today, the Third World Military Games in Sochi have ended in an unconditional victory of the Russian national team in an unofficial medal standing. Russian athletes have won 42 medals, including 22 gold ones.
Shagen Arutyunyan. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
20:45, 27 February 2017
Shagen Arutyunyan goes on strike in support of Sargsyan
In Yerevan, Shagen Arutyunyan has announced an endless round-the-clock strike in Freedom Square in support of Arthur Sargsyan, who is accused of helping the “Sasna Tsrer” group. The activist said about the start of daily protests in support of Sargsyan.
News
Seven people were killed and seven were wounded in armed and terrorist attacks in the North Caucasus in the first quarter of 2026.

A native of Ust-Dzheguta was convicted of transferring money to ISIS*.

Participants of the Special Military Operations Team. Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense The number of fighters from southern Russia killed in Ukraine has exceeded 8,950.

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.