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A monument to the victims of the terror act in Beslan. September 3, 2017. Photo by Emma Marzoeva for "Caucasian Knot"
21:15, 3 September 2017
Over 8000 take part in Memory Watch for Beslan casualties
Today, North Ossetia finished the mourning events on the 13th anniversary of the terror act in Beslan. They were attended by more than 8000 people, according to the republic’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).
Delivery of the foodstuff to Elbrus area. Photo by the Russian Ministry for Emergencies
19:13, 3 September 2017
KBR residents complain about foodstuff shortage in emergency zone
The area, blocked because of a mudflow descent, suffers from foodstuff deficit, locals report. In its turn, the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE) reports delivery of food and essentials to dwelling settlements of Mount Elbrus area.
The participants of the rally in Makhachkala. Photo: https://chernovik.net/content/lenta-novostey/shestvie-v-podderzhku-musulman-myanmy-prodolzhaetsya-v-mahachkale
14:57, 3 September 2017
Makhachkala residents hold action in support of Myanmar Muslims
About 2000 people have marched in Makhachkala in support of the Muslim population of Myanmar.
The Canadian flag painted in the LGBT rainbow colors. Photo: http://mysocalledgaylife.co.uk
06:11, 3 September 2017
31 LGBT activists from Chechnya receive asylum in Canada
The Canadian non-profit organization (NPO) “Rainbow Railroad” has helped 35 gays from Chechnya to leave Russia. 31 of them were granted asylum in Canada.
The members of the “Beslan Mothers” Committee. Photo by Emma Marzoeva for "Caucasian Knot"
02:20, 3 September 2017
"Beslan Mothers" suggest a law on terror act victims
Today, 13 years after the terror act in Beslan, the problems with employment and housing for the victims have not been solved yet. They cannot receive repeated material help needed for expensive treatment, the members of the “Beslan Mothers” Committee have stated.
Road destroyed by mudflow in the zone of Mount Elbrus, August 2017. Screenshot of video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5oKUMQGIMU
20:40, 2 September 2017
Number of evacuees from emergency zone in KBR reaches 525
By the evening, rescuers evacuated 525 people out of the mudflow descent zone in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR). Employees of the Don Rescue Centre have arrived in the emergency zone, the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE) has reported.
Women and children in Iraq. Screenshot of video: http://ru.euronews.com/2017/08/30/iraq-islamic-state
17:28, 2 September 2017
Experts recognize effective work on return of Chechen children from Iraq and Syria
A Chechen woman with three children was evacuated from Iraq after her mother had appealed to Ramzan Kadyrov for help. This is reported by a female relative of the woman. The activities of the Chechen authorities concerning the return of children and women from the Middle East are effective. This opinion has been expressed by experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
15:21, 2 September 2017
Mikhail Saakashvili's brother detained in Kiev
This morning, David Saakashvili, a brother of the former Georgian President, has been detained at his home in Kiev. This has been reported by Mikhail Saakashvili. According to him, David Saakashvili was been taken away "to some unknown destination" in a Chevrolet white car. Lawyer David Saakashvili has a Ukrainian residence permit, noted Mikhail Saakashvili.
14:54, 2 September 2017
Report on bomb in Armenian Parliament not confirmed
The police received a report about a bomb planted in the building of the National Assembly (Parliament) of Armenia at 6:56 a.m. local time. Employees of the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE) began examining the building.
Evacuation of tourists from the mountainous zone of Mount Elbrus. Photo: Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia
14:21, 2 September 2017
Three helicopters evacuate tourists from emergency zone in Elbrus area
More than 200 tourists are evacuated from the mountainous zone of Mount Elbrus cordoned off by a mudflow. Today, 16 people have been sent by the flight of a rescue helicopter, first for this morning. This has been reported by an official from Ministry for Emergencies (MfE).
Vaan Shirkhanyan. Photo: Panorama.am
06:13, 2 September 2017
In Yerevan, court leaves Vaan Shirkhanyan under arrest
Vaan Shirkhanyan, the former Deputy Defence Minister of Armenia, remains under arrest. The court has dismissed the defence's motion to change the pre-trial restriction measure.
Kurban-Bayram celebration. Makhachkala, 2014. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for "Caucasian Knot"
06:07, 2 September 2017
Dagestanis tell about Kurban-Bayram celebration (+video)
On September 1, over 10,000 Muslims gathered in the central Juma Mosque in Makhachkala to hold a festive prayer on the occasion of Kurban-Bayram. The Dagestanis, interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent, told how they celebrated the holiday.
Celebration of Eid al-Adha, Makhachkala, 2014. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the Caucasian Knot.
06:07, 2 September 2017
Dagestanis celebrate Eid al-Adha
On September 1, in Makhachkala, more than 10,000 people came to the central Juma mosque to attend a holiday prayer on the occasion of the celebration of Eid al-Adha. After the prayer, many people performed the rite of sacrifice.
Zhirair Sefilyan. Photo: Iragir.am
04:39, 2 September 2017
Court marshals remove journalists from trial in Zhirair Sefilyan's case
On September 1, the court hearing in the case against Zhirair Sefilyan took place in a tense atmosphere, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.
02:39, 2 September 2017
"Mothers of Beslan" criticize Russia's position at ECtHR
On September 1, "Mothers of Beslan" held a press conference at which they expressed their attitude to the position of the Russian Ministry of Justice, which challenged the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of the terror act in the Beslan School.
Maria Kuchina at 2017 World Championship. Photo: RusAthletics website.
01:40, 2 September 2017
Maria Kuchina wins Diamond League final in Brussels
Maria Kuchina (Lasitskene), an athlete from Kabardino-Balkaria, has finished her season with a victory in the final stage of the "Diamond League" in Belgium.
00:36, 2 September 2017
Tatiana Moskalkova contacts relatives of Chechen gays mentioned by "Novaya Gazeta"
Tatiana Moskalkova, High Commissioner for Human Rights in Russia (Ombudsperson), has got appeals from residents of Chechnya, whose surnames appeared in publications of the newspaper "Novaya Gazeta" reporting extrajudicial executions in the republic and persecution of LGBT people.
Mosul, Iraq. Photo: ru.euronews.com/2017/04/12/fighting-rages-on-in-western-mosul
22:53, 1 September 2017
Three Chechen children brought back from Iraq
Four women and eight children have been brought to Russia from Iraq, including a resident of Chechnya with her three sons.
Participants of the hunger strike Ilya Lezhava and Vitaly Georgadze (right). Photo by Galina Gotua for the Caucasian Knot.
21:06, 1 September 2017
Tbilisi hunger-strikers stop their action
The employees of the Georgian Railways, who have been on their hunger strike for 18 days, can no longer put their health at risk, said Vitaly Giorgadze, the president of the new Trade Union of Georgian Railway Workers.
Weapons and military uniform, Nagorny Karabakh. Photo by Alvard Griroryan for the Caucasian Knot.
18:13, 1 September 2017
A soldier blown up on a mine in Nagorno-Karabakh
Today, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for Nagorno-Karabakh has reported that 19-year-old Hayk Khachatryan got a fatal wound in a mine explosion.
News
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Gelendzhik Airport. Photo: airport press service https://gelaero.ru/about/ Air traffic with cities in southern Russia has been fully restored.

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

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.