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Russia investigates nearly 650 criminal cases on involvement of Russian citizens in armed formations abroad and on recruitment and organization of transportation of mercenaries abroad. This was reported by Yury Chaika, Russian General Prosecutor, at the conference of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) for the states of Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia held in Sochi.

The public image of Ramzan Kadyrov has changed significantly. At present, the Chechen media present him not as a combative commander of the "Putin's combat infantry", but as a humane and caring ruler. This was told to the audience of the "Dozhd" (Rain) TV Channel by journalist Orkhan Djemal. These changes have taken place in less than one year before the end of the term of office of the Chechen leader.

Relatives of Musliev brothers – 34-year-old Ismail and 25-year-old Iskhaq – cannot locate them since October 28. This has been reported today by the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial".

In the case of the Boris Nemtsov's murder, investigators have filed the charge in absentia against Ruslan Mukhutdinov, a fighter of the battalion "Sever" (North), and he has been put on the wanted list. This was reported by advocate Vadim Prokhorov.

During the week of November 2-8, 2015, three persons fell victim to the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. Of them, two persons were killed, one person was wounded. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.

The Adler District Court has sentenced Khavazh Temirsultanov, a native of Chechnya, to one year of imprisonment on charge of assaulting a pensioner. Earlier, Khavazh Temirsultanov has denied his guilt. However, at the trial, he pleaded guilty.

The Sakhalin Regional Court is to make a special ruling to bring to justice the judge, who recognized as extremist the book "Prayer to Allah". This was stated by the Chechen leader. The Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of the Asian part of Russia has announced that additional copies of the book will be published.

Viktor Zolotov, Commander-in-Chief of the Interior Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), is to explain at trial why officers of the Chechen battalion "Sever" (North) stayed in Moscow for a long time and had the opportunity to get prepared for the murder of Boris Nemtsov. This was stated by advocates of the daughter of the oppositional politician.

In Chechnya, the police search for a Shali resident, who disappeared under unclear circumstances about two weeks ago. Till present, the search for the young man has not yet succeeded. The police claim that the search for the disappeared man is underway.

The traditional events dedicated to the Day of National Unity in the North-Caucasian Federal District (NCFD) were marked by a reminder of the plane crash in Egypt.

The today's festivities in Grozny were attended by budget-funded servants and students from all over the republic.

According to human rights defenders, residents of Chechnya, detained for wearing beards, did not appeal to them for help. According to Oleg Orlov and Tatiana Lokshina, such police raids are unlawful, since they violate the human right to freedom of religion.