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Horticultural trading facility. Photo: http://www.mos.ru/
12:05, 25 November 2013
MIA: underground bankers, who exported money of illegal migrants from Caucasus and Central Asia out of Russia, detained in Moscow
According to the Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) seven citizens of Russia, Uzbekistan and Georgia, suspected of creating a criminal association, engaged in illegal banking activities, were detained in Moscow. According to investigators, they organized a channel of exporting out of Russia the funds belonging to illegal migrants from Central Asia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Abkhazia; the funds were also used to support terrorists.
Moscow apartment house at Busilova street, where a Dagestani woman was found killed. Photo: baxmypka, http://wikimapia.org
11:43, 25 November 2013
Internet users talk about possible national motive of killing Dagestani woman in Moscow
The Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) has announced a start of inquiry into the murder in Moscow of two women, one of whom is a citizen of Kazakhstan. The other casualty, who, according to a source from law enforcement bodies, had her arms and legs cut off and a wound on the stomach in the form of a cross, was a native of Dagestan. Internet users see nationalistic motive in her murder.
11:04, 25 November 2013
In Chechnya, local resident is suspected of "honour killing"
In Chechnya, a local resident is suspected of killing his sister. This was told to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by officials from the law enforcement bodies of the republic. On November 23, a 19-year-old female resident of the village of Tangi-Chu of the Urus-Martan District was found dead. Investigators believe the girl was killed by her brother, who treated her behaviour as disgraceful.
09:43, 25 November 2013
In Said Amirov's case, investigators suspect ex-investigator from Makhachkala of murdering his colleague, a source reports
The Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) files new charges in the criminal case, in which Said Amirov, ex-Mayor of Makhachkala, is the main defendant. Magomed Akhmedov, the former staff member of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Dagestan, is charged with the murder of investigator Arsen Gadjibekov.
Special operation. Makhachkala, November 19, 2013. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/
03:33, 25 November 2013
During week of November 18-24, 2013, 22 persons fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week of November 18-24, 2013, at least 22 persons suffered in the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. Of them, 18 persons were killed, and 4 persons were wounded. These are the results of calculations made by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
The movement "Russians of Astrakhan" marked the day to pay tribute to the memory of Yuri Budanov, Astrakhan, November 24, 2013. Photo by Elena Grebenyuk for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
22:34, 24 November 2013
In Astrakhan, about 100 persons came to commemorate Yuri Budanov
Today, in Astrakhan, the movement "Russians of Astrakhan" marked the day to pay tribute to the memory of Yuri Budanov. The action took place in Lenin Square, and in total, the action was attended by about 100 persons, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.
22:06, 24 November 2013
Azerbaijan starts collecting signatures under motion to perpetuate memory of killed journalists Elmar Guseinov and Rafiq Tagi
The Azerbaijani Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety (IRFS) has launched a campaign to collect signatures under the motion to perpetuate the memory of killed journalists Elmar Guseinov and Rafiq Tagi.
16:44, 24 November 2013
In Rostov Region, Ministry of Communications recommends officials not to use Google services
German Lopatkin, Minister of Information Technologies and Communications of the Rostov Region, has sent to the heads of regional municipalities the document instructed the officials not to use foreign websites as Internet search engines.
Aslan Cherkesov at the Moscow City Court, October 28, 2011. Photo from the court’s video records, http://www.mosgorsud.ru/news/?id=502
05:15, 24 November 2013
Aslan Cherkesov's relatives claim him being injected psychotropic drugs against his will
Medical staff of the penal colony injects psychotropic drugs, in particular, haloperidol, Aslan Cherkesov, a native of Kabardino-Balkaria, in large doses and without indications. This was stated by Aslan Cherkesov's relatives.
Improvised explosive device. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru
21:24, 23 November 2013
MIA: bomb carrier was killed by explosion in Makhachkala
An explosion occurred in Makhachkala and killed one person, a source from the Dagestani Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
18:55, 23 November 2013
Akhmedov: keeping weapon by Dagestan pensioner was investigated for two years
The investigating bodies of Dagestan are inquiring the case against the policeman, who had accused an 80-year-old pensioner from the Gumbet District of weapon possession. The police captain is suspected of abuse of power, unlawful entry into a dwelling and illegal arms trafficking.
17:34, 23 November 2013
Advocate of detained resident of Kizlyar complains about non-admission to his client
Selim Magomedov, a lawyer from the Dagestani Bar Association, who is defending the interests of Rizvan Magomedov, a resident of Kizlyar, 21, who was detained on November 20 in Kizlyar on suspicion of drug possession, declares that he is not allowed to meet his client, who was brought to the GOVD (City Interior Divisions).
Antique Karabakh carpets in the museum of carpets. Nagorno-Karabakh, the city of Shushi, July 18, 2013. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"
16:51, 23 November 2013
Nagorno-Karabakh carpet-makers set out to revive ancient traditions
As reported by historian Melanya Balayan, the director of the Artsakh State History Museum, Nagorno-Karabakh carpet-makers have set a goal to revive the traditions of carpet-making, and embroider new carpets by using old ornaments and symbols. On November 20-23, Yerevan hosted an international conference "Armenian Node: Traditions of Carpet-Making".
Entrance to the Shiite mosque "Meshedi Dadash" in Baku. Photo http://mediaforum.az/
14:21, 23 November 2013
Azerbaijani special services state detention of grouping that preparing a mosque blast
The special services of Azerbaijan have neutralized two members of the gang, who were preparing an explosion in the Shiite mosque "Meshedi Dadash", said the spokesman of the Ministry of National Security (MNS) of Azerbaijan.
Mamuka Zhgenti. http://pirveliradio.ge/
11:57, 23 November 2013
Zhgenti: Russian-Georgian consultations should be held with EU participation
In the opinion of Andrei Ryabov, the editor-in-chief of the magazine "World Economy and International Relations", after the change of leadership of Georgia, the talks with Russia will go mainly in the field of economy. These talks should be carried out with the participation of the European Union (EU), said Mamuka Zhgenti, the former Georgia's representative to the Council of Europe.
Baku. Source: http://avialine.com
09:31, 23 November 2013
Azerbaijani city of Gandzha to be European Youth Capital-2016
Gandzha was elected to be the European Youth Capital in 2016, said Peter Matyasic, the head of the European Youth Forum. According to his story, Gandzha has won the contest for the title of the European Youth Capital-2016 from the cities of Vilnius (Lithuania), Varna (Bulgaria), Galway (Ireland), La Laguna and Badajoz (Spain).
07:05, 23 November 2013
Yadigar Sadygov, accused of hooliganism in Azerbaijan, claims falsification of his criminal case
On November 22, at the trial conducted by the Lenkoran District Court of Azerbaijan, Yadigar Sadygov, an adviser to the chairman of the "Musavat" Party, accused of hooliganism, declared that the falsified criminal case against him was politically motivated. The court session also questioned witnesses for the prosecution and for the defence.
Kabardino-Balkaria, Nalchik. Photo by www.panoramio.com/photo/3243431
06:05, 23 November 2013
Rally against corruption held in KBR
On November 22, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) held a rally "No to corruption!" urging citizens not to remain indifferent to manifestations of corruption in bodies of power.
04:11, 23 November 2013
Grozny: local convicted for aiding militant
In Chechnya, Uvais Shidaev, 23, a resident of Grozny, was sentenced to three years in prison with a probation period of two years for helping a member of the armed underground, the law enforcement bodies of Chechnya report.
00:48, 23 November 2013
489 persons sign petition in defence of Rostov journalist Sergey Reznik
Rostov journalists have collected 489 signatures to the collective petition in defence of the journalist and blogger Sergey Reznik. The petition demands "to stop the customized prosecution of independent journalist Reznik," according to the portal "City Reporter".
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The Russian Prosecutor General's Office has added more than 50 volumes of documents to the Khakhaleva corruption case.

The Ministry of Transport reported the resumption of some international flights through southern Russia.

The court seized land from the elite Mayak village in Gelendzhik in favor of the state.

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.