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The building located in the Shtakhanovsky street, 22, in Rostov-on-Don, listed as a 'house of prayer' of Jehovah's Witnesses on the site of the city administration. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for "Caucasian Knot"
01:32, 5 April 2017
Jehovah's Witnesses demand to recognize MoJ’s decision as political repression
The Administrative Centre of Jehovah's Witnesses has filed a counterclaim to the Russian Supreme Court (SC) against the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) of Russia demanding that the religious organization be recognized as a victim of political repressions, when it is accused of extremism.
23:22, 4 April 2017
Wife of Kuban farmer Oleg Petrov reports searches on family farm
In the Cossack village of Kazanskaya, law enforcers carried out searches on a farm after a complaint had been field to the police with a request to provide medical assistance to Oleg Petrov, an arrested Kuban farmer. This was reported by his wife Elena Petrova.
Elista, Kalmykia. Photo: Buzava https://ru.wikipedia.org
20:05, 4 April 2017
Activist Nikolai Tavleev complains about beating during his detention in Kalmykia
The Elista Magistrate Court has pronounced the decision to release Nikolai Tavleev, a participant of the anti-corruption picket. Nikolai Tavleev has claimed that he was beaten during his detention.
MES officers evacuate people wounded by the explosion in the Saint Petersburg metro. April 3, 2017. Screenshot of a video by the user Radio Svoboda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLQjXfrPI6w
19:28, 4 April 2017
Experts do not exclude Zalim Shebzukhov's involvement in plotting terror act in Saint Petersburg
An explosion in Saint Petersburg could be prepared by Zalim Shebzukhov, one of the leaders of the North-Caucasian militants or his supporters. This opinion was voiced by experts questioned by the "Caucasian Knot".
Advocate Ivan Pavlov. Photo: TaisiaSuvorova https://ru.wikipedia.org/
18:11, 4 April 2017
Sochi resident Marina Djandjgava sentenced for SMS sent to Moscow
Marina Djandjgava, a resident of Adler, sentenced on the charge of treason after she had sent an SMS to Georgia, was sent to Moscow from a penal colony in Vologda. This was reported by advocate Ivan Pavlov.
Murad Ibaev, security guard in the kindergarten. Photo http://chernovik.net/content/lenta-novostey/ohrannik-detskogo-sada-v-mahachkale-priznalsya-v-ego-podzhoge
17:25, 4 April 2017
Defence claims violation of rights of person suspected of arsoning kindergarten in Makhachkala
The head of the kindergarten No. 56 doubts the involvement of security guard Murad Ibaev in arsoning of the kindergarten building. Murad Ibaev confessed to the crime under pressure. This was stated by his advocate, who appealed against the decision on his client's arrest.
Protest action against the "Platon" system. Photo: RFE/RL
17:15, 4 April 2017
In Prokhladnensky District, 25 truck drivers participate in protest action against "Platon" system
In Kabardino-Balkaria, participants of the truck drivers' protest action have appealed to the authorities with a request to completely cancel the "Platon" system. The protest action will continue until the demands of the truck drivers are met. This was reported by a representative of the truck drivers on protest.
Natalia Zubarevich. Photo: RFE/RL
15:45, 4 April 2017
Economists see inequality in incomes from oil production in Chechnya and subsidies from Moscow
There are no large reserves of oil in Chechnya, and revenues from its sale cannot be compared with the subsidies coming to the region from Moscow. This opinion was voiced by economists Natalia Zubarevich and Mikhail Chernyshov. Political analyst Alexei Malashenko believes that the dispute over the oil production in Chechnya is of political nature.
An inspector of road-and-patrol service. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for "Caucasian Knot"
14:26, 4 April 2017
Law enforcers detain four men suspected of attacking Astrakhan policemen
In the case of the murder of two inspectors of road-and-patrol service (known as DPS) in Astrakhan, law enforcers are conducting investigative measures with four detainees. This was reported by a source from the law enforcement bodies. In total, eight persons are suspected of involvement in the attack, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) reports.
The mosque "Heart of Chechnya". Grozny. Photo: Salman https://ru.wikipedia.org/
11:40, 4 April 2017
In Chechnya, religious figures condemn publications about persecution of gays
On April 3, the Grozny mosque "Heart of Chechnya" hosted a meeting of Imams who called a lie the information about persecution of homosexuals in Chechnya. The same was also announced by the statement of the Human Rights Council (HRC) under the leader of Chechnya.
Cordon around the "Sennaya" metro station. Photo https://newsyou.info/vzryv-v-metro-v-sankt-peterburge-aprel-2017-spisok-pogibshix-i-postradavshix
10:15, 4 April 2017
Law enforcers: suspected perpetrator of terror act in Saint Petersburg has connections with Syrian militants
A source from the law enforcement bodies reports that a native of Central Asia, who had connections with Syrian militants, blew himself up in the metro of Saint Petersburg. According to the preliminary information, the terror act was committed by a citizen of the Russian Federation, who was born in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the Kyrgyz State Committee for National Security.
Vehicles of the truck drivers protesting in the village of Tukhchar. Dagestan, April 3, 2017. Photo by Ilyas Kapiev for "Caucasian Knot"
04:01, 4 April 2017
In Dagestan, more than 80 drivers join truckers' protest in village of Tukhchar
More than 80 heavy vehicles stay in front of the village of Tukhchar in the Novolak District. According to the truck drivers on strike, they intend to continue their strike until the cancellation of the "Platon" system.
The parliamentary elections in Armenia. Yerevan, April 2, 2017. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for "Caucasian Knot"
21:12, 3 April 2017
Armenia: party in power wins enough votes to form stable majority without coalitions
The preliminary results of the parliamentary elections in Armenia suggest that the parliament of the new convocation will have 105 seats, of which 58 seats will be occupied by the ruling Republican Party, while three other political forces will get 47 seats.
The police near the house of the farmer Oleg Petrov. March 28, 2017. Photo by Anna Gritsevich for "Caucasian Knot"
19:58, 3 April 2017
Oleg Petrov faces deterioration of health state, his defence asserts
Kuban farmer Oleg Petrov, who is on hunger strike to protest against the criminal prosecution, feels worse. However, there is no control over his health state at the pre-trial prison, his defence asserts.
Alexander Perendjiev. Photo https://ru.sputnik-news.ee/radio/20170401/5254749/politolog-ssha-nachinajut-predjavljat-evrope-scheta-svoi-uslugi.html
19:09, 3 April 2017
Experts admit Caucasian trace in Saint Petersburg terror act
The armed underground of Northern Caucasus may be involved in the explosion in Saint Petersburg, as it has sufficient capacities to recruit executors for such terror acts, said the experts, interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
The participants of the rally in Makhachkala blocked Gamidov Avenue. April 3, 2017. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for "Caucasian Knot"
16:29, 3 April 2017
Sellers on protest refuse to unblock street in Makhachkala
Gamidov Avenue will not be unlocked until the authorities meet the demands of sellers from the clothing market burned down. This was announced by 200 participants of the protest action.
16:25, 3 April 2017
Court recognizes as illegal non-admission of advocates of Gasanguseinov father to his sons' case
The Soviet District Court of Makhachkala has granted the complaint filed by Murtazali Gasanguseinov about the investigator's failure to let advocates of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" enter the case of the murder of his sons-shepherds.
Truckers' protests in Manas. Dagestan, November 23, 2015. Photo by Ruslan Alibekov for "Caucasian Knot"
16:24, 3 April 2017
Dagestani truckers collect some 100 signatures for abolition of "Platon" system
The collection of signatures to the petition demanding to abolish the "Platon" system continues at the site of truckers’ protest near the city of Manas and in adjacent dwelling settlements, the protesters report.
A symbol of the LGBT community. Photo https://lgbtnet.org/ru/content/sotrudnichestvo-mezhdu-lgbt-i-profsoyuznym-dvizheniyami-prodolzhaetsya
13:13, 3 April 2017
"Russian LGBT-network" offers to evacuate gays from Chechnya
The data on persecutions of homosexuals in Chechnya need investigators’ verification, the “Russian LGBT-network” has stated. The organization is ready to help the victims, before they are evacuated from Chechnya.
Machine guns of the participants in the attack on the “Natsgvardia” (Russian National Guard) unit in Chechnya. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/kontrterroristicheskie-operacii/v-chechne-neytralizovany-shest-banditov.html
09:25, 3 April 2017
Detained resident of Chechnya confesses of involvement in attack on “Natsgvardia”
The alleged participant in the attack on the “Natsgvardia” (Russian National Guard) unit in Chechnya, detained by the power agents, has confessed of his involvement in the crime, said a source from the Chechen investigating bodies.
News
Facebook* users considered the beating due to "women's morality" to be contrary to Chechen traditions.

The deputy asked Bastrykin to intervene in Mintsayeva's fate.

One man was rescued. Still from Albert Rabuev's Telegram channel, May 24, 2026, https://t.me/itonrabuev/2231. The search for two people missing in an avalanche in Chechnya has been completed.

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.