×

Кавказский узел

Скачайте приложение — работает без VPN!
Скачать Скачать
RU EN
поиск
Menu
AbkhaziaAdjariaAdygeaArmeniaAstrakhan RegionAzerbaijanChechnyaDagestanGeorgiaIngushetiaKabardino-BalkariaKalmykiaKarachay-CherkessiaKrasnodar TerritoryNagorno-KarabakhNorth CaucasusNorth Ossetia-AlaniaNorth-Caucasian Federal DistrictRostov RegionRussiaSouth CaucasusSouth Federal DistrictSouth OssetiaStavropol RegionVolgograd Region
Homepage   /   All news
Monument of history and architecture - "Uspensky's House" in Teatralnaya Street. Sochi, June 2014. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
17:53, 8 June 2014
Sochi residents: authorities demand to demolish architectural monument "Uspensky's House" (+video)
In Sochi, tenants of the "Uspensky's House" located in Teatralnaya Street treat as unlawful and impractical the order to demolish their house, which is the monument of history and architecture. The order to demolish the house was voiced by Sergey Pavlenko, the head of the administration of the Central District of Sochi. The tenants of the house demand to cancel the order instructing to demolish the house.
05:45, 8 June 2014
Acting Abkhazian President meets Turkish MPs; Georgia is surprised at their visit to Sukhumi
On June 7, Valery Bganba, Acting President of Abkhazia, met a delegation of MPs of the Turkish Republic, who arrived in Abkhazia. "The process of Turkey's recognition of the independence of our republic is difficult. However, nevertheless, it can be a possible start of a dialogue," Valery Bganba has stated.
State Chorus of Dagestan. Photo: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Dagestan, minkultrd.ru
02:25, 8 June 2014
Network users criticize Abdulatipov's proposal to change Dagestani anthem
The initiative to change the anthem of Dagestan, voiced by Dagestani leader Ramazan Abdulatipov, has provoked wide discussion in the social networks. Many musicians, public activists, and local residents are indignant about the fact that Ramazan Abdulatipov called the current version of the anthem a "funeral march".
19:48, 7 June 2014
Nagorno-Karabakh: on June 1-7, Azerbaijan's armed forces violated ceasefire for 700 times
In the period of June 1-7, the Azerbaijan's armed forces violated ceasefire 700 times. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Nagorno-Karabakh.
16:32, 7 June 2014
Activist Sergey Loshkaryov arrested in Rostov Region
In the city of Novocherkassk of the Rostov Region, the court has sanctioned the arrest of activist Sergey Loshkaryov. The activist has become well-known through posting on the "YouTube" the video records about the situation with cutting down trees in the grove "Krasnaya Vesna" (Red Spring).
Dmitry Kufenko, the head of the NGO "Poisk" (Search). Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for the "Caucasin Knot"
13:55, 7 June 2014
In Volgograd Region, prosecutors ask court to sentence head of "Poisk" to 2.5 years of imprisonment
The public prosecutor in the case against Dmitry Kufenko, the head of the NGO "Poisk" (Search), accused of fraud, asks the court to sentence the defendant to 2.5 years of imprisonment. The defence of Dmitry Kufenko insists the event of a crime has not been proven and asks to acquit the defendant.
04:56, 7 June 2014
Yerevan court leaves Karabakh War veteran Volodya Avetisyan in custody
The court of first instance of general jurisdiction of the administrative districts of Arabkir and Kanaker-Zeitun has upheld the pre-trial restriction measure in the form of arrest against Volodya Avetisyan, a veteran of the Karabakh War.
Tskhinval, South Ossetia. Photo: Juliet Kozaeva © Cominf.org http://ru.wikipedia.org/
03:39, 7 June 2014
South Ossetia declares "day of silence"
South Ossetia has finished the pre-election campaign for parliamentary elections. The day of June 7 has been declared a "day of silence" throughout the republic. Candidates for deputy in the parliament of the sixth convocation have stopped meeting with voters.
02:52, 7 June 2014
Valery Bganba appoints Abkhazia's Acting General Prosecutor
Valery Bganba, Acting President and Speaker of the Parliament of Abkhazia, has appointed Zurab Agumava to be the Acting General Prosecutor. This was reported by the information department under the President of Abkhazia.
Plaintiff Madina Khadjimustafova (to the right) and her advocate Tamila Tram. Karachaevsk, June 4, 2014. Photo by Asya Kapaeva for the "Caucasian Knot"
01:46, 7 June 2014
At court, official of PFRF for Karachay-Cherkessia asserts Madina Khadjimustafova can get her maternity capital
During the court hearing, an official from the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation (PFRF) in the city of Karachaevsk has stated that the Fund did not hinder Madina Khadjimustafova, a resident of the village of Malokurganny, to get maternity capital and that she has the right to dispose of it.
Literature of Jehovah's Witnesses. Photo http://haqqin.az/
00:46, 7 June 2014
In Azerbaijan, four Jehovah's Witnesses face fines of up to 2500 US dollars for religious meetin
In the city of Ganja (Gandzha), 22 Jehovah's Witnesses were detained. Of them, 4 were charged of violation of the order to conduct religious meetings. They can be fined 2000-2500 US dollars. This was told to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by a representative of the religious organization "Jehovah's Witnesses" in Azerbaijan.
00:39, 7 June 2014
Baku court completes inquiry into case against Facebook user Omar Mamedov
In Azerbaijan, the court has completed the investigation into the case against Omar Mamedov, a member of the Civil Solidarity Party and a Facebook activist, accused of drug trafficking. The court has refused to attach to the case materials an email correspondence between the defendant and his parents.
22:52, 6 June 2014
Azerbaijani SC to consider two complaints of editor-in-chief of "Tolyshi Sado" at the same time
On June 12, the Supreme Court (SC) of Azerbaijan plans to consider two cassation complaints lodged by Hilal Mamedov, the editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Tolyshi Sado" (Voice of Talysh), sentenced to five years in prison.
Action of "Mothers of Beslan" in support of population of South-Eastern Ukraine. Beslan, June 5, 2014. Photo by Emma Marzoeva
21:50, 6 June 2014
About 50 people take part in action of "Mothers of Beslan" in support of population of South-Eastern Ukraine
The gym of School No. 1, ten years ago captured by terrorists, has housed an action organized by the "Mothers of Beslan" committee in support of residents of South-Eastern Ukraine, suffering from hostilities. The audience sent an appeal to the UN Security Council asking to help in settling the conflict in Ukraine.
21:29, 6 June 2014
In Rostov-on-Don, court leaves dismissed Makhachkala Mayor Said Amirov in custody
On Friday, the judicial division for criminal cases of the Rostov Regional Court has dismissed the motion filed by advocates and left Said Amirov, Makhachkala Mayor temporarily dismissed from office, in custody. Said Amirov is accused of plotting a criminal attempt.
20:07, 6 June 2014
In Sochi, court dismisses UVD's claim to rights defender Shikarev
On Friday, June 6, the Khosta District Court of Sochi, chaired by V. Sidorov, rejected the claim lodged by the head of the Sochi UVD (Interior Department) on protection of his honour, dignity and business reputation against the rights defender Roman Shikarev.
17:24, 6 June 2014
In Kizlyar District of Dagestan, detainee's advocate claims his client is beaten up
A resident of the village of Shaumyan of the Kizlyar District of Dagestan, who was detained on June 2 without any indictment, was beaten in custody. Besides, he was not allowed to be visited by his advocate for several days. This was reported by his defender Elena Denisenko.
The action of the Circassians near the memorial to the victims of genocide in Anakliya. February 7, 2014. Photo http://avrom-caucasus.livejournal.com/331595.html
14:44, 6 June 2014
KBR: organizer of anti-Olympiad action denies charges of possessing live ammunition
Andzor Akhokhov, the organizer of the action against the Sochi Winter Olympics, held on February 7 in Nalchik, denies the accusation of storing combat cartridges and treats the criminal case opened against him as a method of pressure.
Lightweight access point in Rostov Region on the border with Ukraine. Photo by Filipp Ivaschenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
14:32, 6 June 2014
Nemtsov asks FSB to study reports about Chechen power agents crossing Ukrainian border
The politician Boris Nemtsov has sent a letter to Alexander Bortnikov, the head of the Russia's Federal Security Bureau (FSB) asking to deal with the reports that at night on May 27 armed men attempted to cross the Russian-Ukrainian border.
Tatiana Kapustina with her husband at the entrance of the Office of Public Prosecutor where there is no ramp for wheelchair invalids. Sochi, June 2014. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
14:21, 6 June 2014
Sochi resident complains that wheelchair invalids have no access to City Prosecutor
Tatiana Kapustina, a resident of Sochi and Category I wheelchair invalid, said that she could not apply for and get access to City Prosecutor Mark Bolshedvorsky, because there is no ramp for wheelchair invalids in the building.
News
A soldier from Kabardino-Balkaria was killed in the special military operation.

The climber died in the mountains of Kabardino-Balkaria

The serviceman was convicted in Nalchik for failing to report to his unit.

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.