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"Miss Russia-2016" contestant Albina Ildarova. Photo: Albina Ildarova’s profile page in Vkontakte.
00:20, 15 April 2016
Residents of Dagestan insulted by photos of Dagestani girl from "Miss Russia" contest
Users of social networks have criticized Albina Ildarova, a 21-year-old resident of Dagestan, who takes part in the "Miss Russia-2016" contest, for her photos in a swimsuit. According to the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot", the girl "had ignored the norms of decency, common for Dagestan."
Banners for the rally in support of Kadyrov, Grozny, January 22, 2016. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
17:55, 14 April 2016
Putin treats Kadyrov's behaviour as his omission
Today, during his communication with people live on air, Vladimir Putin has commented, answering the question of Sergey Dorenko, the editor of the radio station "Moscow Speaking", on the statement of Ramzan Kadyrov about "people's enemies".
Leninkent, Makhachkala. Photo: Karim Abu Muaz, http://odnoselchane.ru/
15:12, 14 April 2016
NAC: persons killed in Leninkent were involved in blowing up motor convoy
One of those killed in the Makhachkala settlement of Leninkent was identified as Kamil Magomedov, the leader of local militants. He was involved in undermining the convoy with militaries of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) on March 29, the Russian National Antiterrorist Committee (NAC) has reported.
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
11:29, 14 April 2016
"Rosbalt": suspect of killing Edilgeriev had been wanted by Interpol
One of the Russian citizens, detained in Turkey on suspicion of espionage and murder, is Valid Lurakhmaev, a native of Chechnya, who used the document to the name of Alexander Smirnov, said a law enforcement source.
Shell cases. Photo: http://www.sputnikarmenia.ru/karabah/20160414/2967539.html
10:55, 14 April 2016
Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan report night shelling
This night in the Karabakh conflict zone the ceasefire agreement was generally observed, except for some sections, the press service of the NKR's MoD has reported.
'Eastern' Mosque in Khasavyurt. Photo: http://islamcenter.ru/?item=1085#prettyPhoto[pp_gal]/0/
10:19, 14 April 2016
Khasavyurt residents report on search in "Eastern" mosque
Today, in Khasavyurt, law enforcers have seized PCs from the "Eastern" mosque, which is led by Imam Magomednabi Magomedov, detained on suspicion of calling for terrorism. This was reported by believers of the mosque.
Law enforcement agent during CTO. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/allnakmessages_page_2.html
09:17, 14 April 2016
In Dagestan, a man killed in a shootout
In Dagestan, in the village of Sogratl of the Gunib District, a militant from the federal wanted list rendered resistance to law enforcers and was killed. This was reported by the law enforcement bodies.
Law enforcers at the site of explosion near the ROVD for Novoselitsk District, Stavropol Territory. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/kontrterroristicheskie-operacii/na-meste-vzryvov-v-stavropole-rabotayut.html
08:56, 14 April 2016
"Kommersant": man, involved in attack on Novoselitsk ROVD, wanted to study "pure" Islam
The bomb blown up near the Novoselitsk ROVD (District Interior Division) was packed with striking elements and its components were similar to the components of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used by militants from North-Caucasian armed groupings, the "Kommersant" reports.
Members of the public commission at the territory of "Veseloe-Psou"cottage village. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
06:42, 14 April 2016
For past year, Sochi failed to take measures to preserve "Olympic" village, activists assert
The process of looting of Vesyoloe-Psou cottage village and other empty villages and apartment buildings designed for Olympic settlers still continues. Applications sent by Sochi public activists to the authorities in April 2015 did not succeed. The activists of the anticorruption coalition have carried out an inspection, and following its results, they have stated that the situation with the Olympic heritage is only getting worse.
Participants of the rally in memory of soldiers and officers perished in Nagorny Karabakh, April 10, 2016. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
04:27, 14 April 2016
Armenia reports 88 casualties in aggravation of Karabakh conflict
As a result of the aggravation of the situation on the troops contact line 88 people perished, including 73 servicemen, the Armenia Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported.
03:49, 14 April 2016
Maxim Panfilov to undergo a psychiatric examination
Maxim Panfilov, a resident of Astrakhan, arrested on the charge of involvement in the mass riot in Bolotnaya Square on May 6, 2012, is to undergo an appointed psychiatric examination. This was reported by his advocate.
Iosif Elikashvili – resident of Koshka villange with his wife. Photo by Grigory Shvedov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
01:29, 14 April 2016
USAID Assistant Administrator reports on atmosphere of fear and uncertainty in near-border Georgian villages
Thomas Melia, Assistant Administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), has called deplorable the situation in the Georgian villages located on the border with South Ossetia. The Georgian authorities do not actually solve a lot of social problems of local residents. This was told to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by residents of the near-border villages.
Rally participants in Yerevan. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
21:05, 13 April 2016
Yerevan demonstrators blame Kremlin for destabilizing Southern Caucasus
Russia breaks its alliance commitments to Armenia by selling weapons to Azerbaijan, said the marchers, who protested in front of the Russian Embassy in Yerevan.
Law enforcement agents. Photo: http://www.riadagestan.ru/news/security/rezhim_kto_v_khasavyurtovskom_rayone_snyat/
20:05, 13 April 2016
Power agents report killing three militants in Makhachkala
Today, one of the entrances to the settlement of Leninkent in the outskirt of Makhachkala was blocked by armoured vehicles. According to law enforcement sources, here, power agents began targeted check in search of militants and their helpers. In the course of the operation they blocked a house with suspected militants inside.
Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Instanbul, Turkey. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
17:01, 13 April 2016
Two Russians detained on suspicion of killing Edilgeriev
In Turkey, special services have detained two Russian citizens: Yuri Anisimov, 52, and Alexander Smirnov, 55, on suspicion of killing Abdulvakhid Edilgeriev, the administrator of the website "Kavkaz-Centre".
SIZO (pre-trial prison) in Nalchik. Photo: http://www.07.fsin.su/ufsin/ooso.php
14:40, 13 April 2016
Inmates of Nalchik SIZO stop their hunger strike, local FSIN reports
In Nalchik, inmates of the SIZO (pre-trial prison) No. 1 have stopped their hunger strike yet in the evening of April 12. This was reported by the Department for Kabardino-Balkaria of the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service (known as FSIN).
Border guard. Photo: https://www.yuga.ru/news/277429/
12:49, 13 April 2016
Resident of Northern Caucasus detained while trying to join IS
At the border with Georgia, North-Ossetian border guards have detained a resident of one of the republics of Northern Caucasus. According to the FSB, the man intended to go to Syria to take part in the combat actions in the ranks of the "Islamic State" (IS), banned in Russia.
Kuban farmers film video to inform Vladimir Putin about raider attacks on their land plots, April 11, 2016. Photo: screenshot of the ‘Caucasian Knot’ video.
11:51, 13 April 2016
Kuban farmers film video to inform Vladimir Putin about raider attacks on their land plots
On April 11, about 50 farmers from more than 10 regions of the Krasnodar Territory recorded a collective video message to Russian President Vladimir Putin with a demand to stop raider seizure of land plots in the region. Today, the farmers have sent their video message to Vladimir Putin hot line, which will be held on April 14.
09:31, 13 April 2016
Stepanakert and Baku report on ceasefire violations
Last night and this morning, according to the Nagorno-Karabakh Ministry of Defence (MoD), ceasefire has been violated in some areas of the Karabakh-Azerbaijani contact line.
Soldier of Armenia Army. Photo: © Sputnik/ Асатур Есаянц, http://sputnikarmenia.ru/karabah/20160412/2944853.html
08:00, 13 April 2016
Armenian political analysts do not treat ceasefire as a return to armistice
Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh should be ready for resumption of hostilities in the conflict zone. This opinion was voiced by participants in the discussion on the topic: "The lessons of the four-day war in Karabakh", which was held in Yerevan on April 12.
News
A resident of Ingushetia received a suspended sentence for extremist calls.

A member of a terrorist community has been detained in Ingushetia for bribing a security officer.

Idris Zyazikov's uncle achieved his return home

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.