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A rally in Baku with a slogan "Let's save ourselves!" May 30, 2016. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
10:38, 8 November 2016
Azerbaijan introduces responsibility for threats against persons reporting corruption offences
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev has signed a resolution to establish the procedure for working with reports about corruption and introduces liability for threats against the persons providing information about corruption offences.
The brothers Gasangusein and Nabi Gasanguseinov. Photo from the family archive, http://www.islamnews.ru/news-504880.html
09:50, 8 November 2016
In Makhachkala, activists claim no progress in case of killed Gasanguseinov brothers
In Makhachkala, members of the working group created to achieve rehabilitation of the Gasanguseinov brothers killed by law enforcers and recognized as militants have claimed no progress in the case. The activists have also reported that they are unable to hold a meeting for a month already, since owners of the premises refuse them for different reasons.
09:20, 8 November 2016
Resident of Gudermes sentenced for attempt to join IS
In Chechnya, the court has found a local man guilty of trying to leave for Syria to join the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IS), banned in Russia. The defendant was sentenced to two years of imprisonment.
Sultan Tagaev. Photo: http://www.grozny-inform.ru/news/analitics/18642/
09:12, 8 November 2016
In Chechnya, Chairman of National Bank appointed head of Chechen administration
On November 7, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov appointed Sultan Tagaev the head of his administration. Prior to the appointment, Sultan Tagaev held the position of the Chairman of the National Bank of the Chechen Republic.
The Island-class patrol boat given to the MIA of Georgia by the USA. Photo: http://police.ge/ge/shss-s-sasazghvro-politsiis-sanapiro-datsvis-departaments-ashsh-s-mtavrobam-ori-sapatrulo-khomaldi-gadastsa/10042#!prettyImage[1]/11/
04:38, 8 November 2016
Georgia gives up restoration of its naval forces
Levan Izoriya, Minister of Defence, has categorically spoken out against the creation in Georgia of the naval fleet in connection with the high cost of maintenance of the fleet as a separate kind of forces. Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili has supported his position.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo: © YUGA.ru, https://www.yuga.ru/news/406221/
03:42, 8 November 2016
Ramzan Kadyrov postpones adoption of Chechen budget amid discussion on reduction of transfers
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has signed a law removing restriction on introduction of the republican budget draft to the Parliament till November 1. Chechnya receives abundant transfers from the federal budget, so their reduction will not affect residents of the republic. This opinion was voiced by Mikhail Chernyshov, Senior Researcher at the Institute of Market Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS).
Kurman-Ali Baichorov. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
00:56, 8 November 2016
Defenders of Kurman-Ali Baichorov question testimony given by key witness
The Stavropol Regional Court has questioned criminal investigator Nikolai Zavyalikov, whom the defenders of Kislovodsk Imam Kurman-Ali Baichorov treat as the initiator of the criminal proceedings against the religious leader. The Imam's advocates have questioned the testimony given by the above witness, which were refuted at the trail by his former colleague.
The rally of Gukovo miners in Rostov, 07.11.16. Photo by Valery Lyugaev for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:56, 7 November 2016
In Gukovo, miners accuse Governor of failure to fulfil his promises
Today, at the rally in Rostov-on-Don, miners of the "Kingcoal" group of companies have stated that out of 50 million roubles, promised by Governor Vasily Golubev, Gukovo miners got only 20 million roubles. According to the miners, the regional authorities have failed to protect the miners' rights and to normalize the situation.
Photos of the terror act victims on the wall of the gym at school No. 1. Beslan. Photo by Emma Marzoeva for the "Caucasian Knot"
21:32, 7 November 2016
All complaints of "Voice of Beslan" activists against fines for disobeying police rejected
Judge Umar Alborov has completed the consideration of the complaints lodged by activists of the "Voice of Beslan" against the judgement, having rejecting two more of them. As a result, none of the fined women could challenge the imposed penalty for disobeying the policemen, who dispersed the action.
Ramazan Djalaldinov. Screenshot of a video appeal of the user gazetachernovik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIe7JKRLRXo
18:47, 7 November 2016
Relatives of Ramazan Djalaldinov announce his disappearance
Ramazan Djalaldinov, a resident of the Chechen village of Kenkhi, who was persecuted for having complained to Vladimir Putin about the difficult situation in his village, has disappeared, as reported by his relatives and fellow villagers. The date of his disappearance varies, while the police did not confirm this information.
A rally and a march of the supporters of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) in Vladikavkaz. November 7, 2016. Photo by Emma Marzoeva for the "Caucasian Knot"
17:58, 7 November 2016
In Vladikavkaz, CPRF members hold authorities responsible for poor situation in economy
In Vladikavkaz, supporters of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) have held a rally on the anniversary of the October Revolution. Members of the CPRF have the government of destroying the country's economy, and participants of the rally have expressed their dissatisfaction with high unemployment rate, low pensions, and high corruption.
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.
News
Vardanyan's wife asked Pashinyan to help in visiting prisoners in Baku.

Participants in a social media discussion placed the "We Are Our Mountains" monument in the context of the Baku-Yerevan peace talks.

A photograph used by users to claim that Azerbaijani forces are using construction equipment to destroy the "We Are Our Mountains" monument. Photo: https://civilnet.am/hy/news/1012657 Armenian political scientists have identified those behind the publication of a fake story about the destruction of a Karabakh symbol.

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.