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An ambulance car. Photo by Yelena Sineok, YUGA.ru
12:47, 7 November 2016
In Makhachkala, 334 people still stay in hospitals after poisoning
In Makhachkala, 334 people, including 237 children, still stay in hospitals with symptoms of acute intestinal infection. This was reported by a source from the Dagestani Ministry for Emergencies (MfE).
Georgian soldiers. Photo: Sputnik/David Khizanishvili
12:11, 7 November 2016
Defence Minister of Georgia promises to resume conscription
Mandatory conscription to the Georgian Army will be resumed in a new form, said Levan Izoriya, the head of the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
War in Syria. Photo by the user Kurdishstruggle https://www.flickr.com
10:44, 7 November 2016
In Volgograd Region, law enforcers detain men suspected of financing militants
According to the Volgograd FSB Department, three detainees are members of an organized grouping, involved in the financial support of international terrorist organizations, including those active in the territory of Syria.
A picket in Krasnodar against animal abuse. Photo by Alexei Mandrigheli for the "Caucasian Knot"
10:33, 7 November 2016
Some 200 people picket in Krasnodar against animal abuse
Krasnodar protesters have collected signatures to the appeal to Alexander Bastrykin, the Chairman of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF), and President Vladimir Putin demanding to tighten punishments for cruelty to animals.
CTO in Dagestan. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru
01:15, 7 November 2016
On October 31-November 6, five persons fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week from October 31 to November 6, 2016, five persons perished in the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus, while there was no information about the wounded ones. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other public sources.
Anzor Shibzukhov. Photo courtesy of his relative
22:56, 6 November 2016
In Anzor Shibzukhov's case, witness refuses to disclose his personal data to court
At the trial, a secret witness for the prosecution, whose testimony is the basis for the case against Anzor Shibzukhov, a former staff member of the Kabardino-Balkarian Ministry for Emergencies (MfE), accused of aiding and abetting an illegal armed formation (IAF), has refused to disclose his personal data at the request of the judge.
A mosque in Grozny. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
14:40, 6 November 2016
Kadyrov wants to break agreement with MoF that he is unable to perform
Ramzan Kadyrov's intention to suspend the agreement signed with the Russian Ministry of Finance (MoF), reducing subsidies to Chechnya is explained by the fact that he cannot enforce it. This is the conclusion of the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
The house No. 4a burnt down in Tsuryupa Street in Sochi. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
05:25, 6 November 2016
In Sochi, family affected by fire complains about developer's failure to fulfil agreement terms
On November 7, the tenancy period for Semenov family members, who lost their housing because of the fire in a house in Tsuryupa Street, expires. Earlier, the money for rent of the housing was allocated by the developer, who promised to provide the family members with a new apartment, but failed to fulfil the terms of the agreement.
The participants of the action in Yerevan. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
20:40, 5 November 2016
Supporters of political prisoners peacefully complete their rally in Yerevan (+video)
The participants of the today's action in Yerevan, dedicated to the anniversary of the "Million Mask March" have stated that any kind of dissent is suppressed in Armenia under Russia's pressure. Policemen did not interfere; and the action ended without incidents.
19:01, 5 November 2016
Volgograd demonstrators call to toughen punishment for abusing animals
This call was announced by protesters at a rally in Volgograd, organized within the All-Russian campaign of zoo-defenders. The today's rally was organized by the organization to help stray pets named "Do good!" According to the organizers, it was attended by at least 200 people – mostly volunteers involved in helping stray animals.
16:21, 5 November 2016
Head of Kizilyurt GIBDD suspected of robbing his subordinates
After detaining Shamil Shamilov, the head of the GIBBD (traffic police) of the Kizilyurt District, for taking a bribe, investigators started checking complaints of his subordinates, forced, under threat of dismissal, to give him a part of their monthly salary.
14:23, 5 November 2016
UN calls on Azerbaijan to respect human rights
The United Nations' Human Rights Committee (HRC) has addressed its appeal to the authorities of Azerbaijan to eliminate violations of the freedom of speech, the right of assembly and association, and religious freedom, as well as pointed to cases of discrimination of various population groups and political persecution of activists.
Makhachkala officials at the meeting with Mayor, November 4, 2016. Photo: Mkala.ru
14:01, 5 November 2016
Makhachkala Mayoralty starts inspecting catering facilities after mass poisoning with water
The Makhachkala authorities have promised to close all banquet halls and catering points, where inspections will reveal violations of sanitary and epidemiological requirements.
Gereikhanovskoye village, Suleiman-Stalsky District of Dagestan. Photo: Suleiman-stalskiy.ru
11:54, 5 November 2016
A man killed by law enforcers in Dagestan
This morning, a shootout has taken place in the Suleiman-Stalsky District of Dagestan. According to the law enforcement bodies, an armed man opened fire on law enforcers and was killed.
Central District of Nazran. Photo: Adam Sagov, Commons/wikimedia.org
11:25, 5 November 2016
Two Ingush businessmen brought to court for embezzling 14 million roubles
Two general directors of companies, registered in Ingushetia, are accused of embezzling 14 million roubles, allocated by the local committee for youth affairs for holding events to engage students in entrepreneurial activities. The criminal case against them is brought to court. The law enforcement bodies suspect of negligence the officials of the committee for youth affairs, on whose connivance the theft occurred.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo from official Kadyrov's account in social network, vk.com/ramzan
08:46, 5 November 2016
Ramzan Kadyrov asks Turkish President to extradite three suspected terrorists
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has appealed to Recep Tayyip Erdoğan with a request to extradite to Russia Chechen field commanders Tarkhan Gaziev, Aslambek Vadalov, and Makhran Saidov, arrested in Turkey.
Shore protection works at the Vere river, June 17, 2016. Photo by Inna Kukudzhanova for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
06:37, 5 November 2016
In Tbilisi, businessman fined for unauthorized installation of safety railings in gorge
The Tbilisi Mayoralty has imposed a fine of 10,000 laris (about 4100 US dollars) on Tamaz Elizbarashvili for installing safety railings in the Vere Gorge, flooded by high water in 2015. The businessman has explained his initiative by the fact that the area represents a threat to people and the authorities have failed to take any safety measures. Officials from the Mayoralty state that Tamaz Elizbarashvili has installed the safety railings without permission.
04:44, 5 November 2016
US condemns agreement on joint grouping of Russian and Abkhazian forces
US Vice President Joe Biden has reiterated the US support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity and condemned the ratification of the agreement on setting up a joint grouping of forces of Russia and Abkhazia, reports the White House.
Gasan Aigunov, Magomed Mutsolgov, Valery Borschev. Collage by the 'Caucasian Knot'.
21:06, 4 November 2016
Rights defenders oppose new composition of Dagestani POC
Today, the Public Chamber of Russia in Moscow hosted a conference of members of the Public Oversight Commissions (POCs) of Russian regions. It was attended both by the current and former POC members. During the conference, rights defenders from Dagestan, including former member of the POC, sharply criticized the new composition of the Dagestani POC.
Participants of Astrakhan solidarity action with "Russian March" support Stenin, village of Krasnye Barrakady, Astrakhan Region, November 4, 2016. Photo by Elena Grebenyuk for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
18:08, 4 November 2016
Astrakhan solidarity action with "Russian March" supports Stenin
The picketers who held their action in the village of Krasnye Barrakady (Red Barricades), Astrakhan Region, told passers-by about the case of Igor Stenin, the leader of the nationalist movement "Russians of Astrakhan", convicted for incitement to extremism.
News
The defense of a Chechen native has secured a review of the Moscow conflict case.

Andrei Fishman meets with dormitory residents in Nalchik. Photo: Investigative Committee of Kabardino-Balkaria / Telegram The Investigative Committee promised to protect the interests of dormitory residents in Nalchik.

Nikita Zhuravel's relatives expressed fears for his life.

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.