Chechnya

August 30, 2026 06:53

• The authorities of Chechnya reported on the preparation of canvassers to inform residents about the elections.

  Members of the local election commissions in Chechnya will visit more than 260,000 households to inform residents about the elections for the head of the republic, the authorities reported. In previous election campaigns, local teachers complained that they were required to conduct explanatory work and participate in other events.

August 29, 2026 13:00

• The prosecutor of Chechnya reported on the observance of the rights of inmates in the colony in the Naursky district.

  In correctional colony No. 2 in the Naursky district, proper conditions for serving sentences have been ensured, reported the prosecutor of Chechnya, Arsan Adaev, following an inspection. Previously, inmates of this colony had repeatedly complained about violations of their rights.

August 29, 2026 11:47

• The authorities have recognized at least 9650 fighters from southern Russia as killed in Ukraine.

  At least 4798 fighters from the North Caucasus Federal District and 4852 military personnel from the Southern Federal District have been officially recognized as killed in the special operation in Ukraine.

August 29, 2026 06:55

• The Electoral Commission of Chechnya announced the recruitment of volunteers for the voting days.

  The Electoral Commission of Chechnya announced a recruitment of volunteers to work at polling stations during the voting. Previously, residents of the republic repeatedly complained about the coercion of budget employees to participate in election-related events.

August 29, 2026 02:27

• Analysts commented on the construction of another hafiz school in Chechnya.

  In Chechnya, the construction of a hafiz school for 280 female students has begun. Currently, there are already 11 such schools and 457 madrasas operating in the republic. These schools are not an alternative to regular educational institutions; they are optional classes for all ages.

August 28, 2026 18:33

• Instagram users debated the justification of the fine for the Chechen man for praying on the road.

  The fine for the Chechen man who prayed on the road under repair is justified, some Instagram users believe. Other commentators felt that the courts and law enforcement selectively approach the issue, criminalizing the prayer specifically. There are cases of illegal persecution of Muslims for performing prayer in public places, which are defined as missionary activity; such fines can and should be challenged all the way to the Supreme Court, the lawyer is convinced.

August 28, 2026 17:50

• A new group of fighters has flown from Grozny to the SVO zone.

  Another group of fighters trained at the Russian Special Forces University has flown from Grozny airport to the military operation zone, reported the authorities of Chechnya.

August 28, 2026 09:46

• The condition of the road in the Grozny district has given rise to criticism of officials.

  A resident of the Grozny district of Chechnya complained on social media about the lack of markings on the section of the road between Sunzha and Berkat-Yurt. Other local residents, commenting on this post, pointed out that the road is completely invisible in the rain. They urged officials to address the problem.

August 28, 2026 02:54

• Analysts have predicted an uncontested election for the head of Chechnya.

  There will be no real political competition in the upcoming elections for the head of Chechnya; the participation of Khalid Nakaev and Ismail Denilkhanov is needed to demonstrate a formal alternative to the current head, Ramzan Kadyrov.

August 27, 2026 16:44

• A road worker from Chechnya was fined for public prayer in Astrakhan.

  A road worker from Chechnya was fined 5,000 rubles for performing a prayer right during the marking of a public road.

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