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Al-Kharam mosque and Mecca. Photo Jazeera English - Al-Haram mosque https://ru.wikipedia.org
15:00, 24 September 2015
Russian Hajj mission checks information on victims among pilgrims in Mecca
Members of the Russian Hajj mission are checking the information about possible casualties among Russian pilgrims during the today's stampede in Mecca. As at 2:20 p.m. Moscow time, no Russian citizens fell victim to the incident.
A lamb to sacrifice. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"
12:41, 24 September 2015
Residents of Chechnya complain about growth of expenses for celebrating Eid al-Adha
Muslims of Chechnya began the celebration of the holiday of Eid al-Adha with collective prayers (Eid-namaz) in mosques. During the holiday, they perform the ritual of sacrifice, visit graves of their relatives, and meet their family members and friends.
11:10, 24 September 2015
Residents of Novy Kurush report increased pressure on local Salafis
In the village of Novy Kurush, where Sufi Imam Magomed Khidirov was killed, clothes and books of Salafis were burnt after the close of their mosque. This was reported by local residents. According to the villagers, last year, the pressure on the Salafis in the village has increased significantly.
10:38, 24 September 2015
Two persons wanted on suspicion of killing Imam in village of Novy Kurush
Rasul and Alkhas Sardarov, residents of the Dagestani village of Novy Kurush, are wanted on suspicion of the murder of Magomed Khidirov, Imam of the local mosque. According to a local resident, the villagers were not aware of any involvement of Rasul and Alkhas Sardarov in the armed underground.
Iraqi Yazidis. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
06:26, 24 September 2015
More than 400 people sign appeal to help Syrian Circassians return to Russia
405 people have signed an appeal to the Russian President and the Chief of the Federal Migration Service (FMS) with a request to open the border for Circassian refugees from Syria and help them return to their historic homeland. The collection of signatures is underway.
Law enforcers lead one of the defendants in the case of Nemtsov's murder through the corridor of the court. Moscow, April 23, 2015. Photo by Yuliya Buslavskaya for the "Caucasian Knot"
06:22, 24 September 2015
Khamzat Bakhaev declines pre-trial agreement with investigators in case of Boris Nemtsov's murder
In the case of the murder of politician Boris Nemtsov, one of the defendants has declined the offer for reclassification of the charges in exchange for his confession to the fact that he was aware of the committed crime, but did not provide the police with the information against the alleged accomplices.
Stele in Khasavyurt. Photo: http://www.ansar.ru/rfsng/dagestanu-vydelyat-35-mln-rublej-na-likvidaciyu-posledstvij-terakta
05:12, 24 September 2015
Contest for selecting Saigidpasha Umakhanov's successor scheduled for October 22
The results of the contest for the post of the new Mayor of Khasavyurt will be announced on October 22. Resigned Mayor Saigidpasha Umakhanov still enjoys his influence, and the new City Mayor will be appointed with taking into account the Saigidpasha Umakhanov's opinion.
Criminal case. Photo: Valentina Mischenko / Yugopolis
03:50, 24 September 2015
In Chechnya, public prosecutor asks to sentence Alexander Malofeev to 19 years of imprisonment
At trial in the case against Alexander Malofeev, a member of the Ukrainian "UNA-UNSO", accused of killing soldiers in Chechnya, the public prosecutor has asked to sentence the defendant to 19 years of imprisonment. The defendant and his advocate asked the court to pronounce the sentence "below the lower limit."
The leaders and members of the NGO the Union "Women of Don". Photo: http://rostov.news-r.ru/news/medicine/treat_tb_make_the_court/news/dtp/in_grozny_in_road_traffic_incident_4_people/?PAGEN_1=6
03:02, 24 September 2015
Union "Women of Don" appeal to ECtHR to challenge Court's decision on its inclusion in register of "foreign agents"
The Union "Women of Don" of the city of Novocherkassk of the Rostov Region has filed a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) against the Court' decision to include the Union in the register of "foreign agents".
23:49, 23 September 2015
In Chechnya, Court starts trying case against nationalist Alexander Malofeev
Today, the Shatoi District Court has started the first hearing in the case against Alexander Malofeev, a member of the nationalist organization "UNA-UNSO". The court hearing was held behind closed doors. The Court plans to pronounce the verdict on September 29.
Citizens of Baksan at the city holiday, 20.09.2015. Photo http://www.gb.adm-kbr.ru/index.php/368-v-baksane-proshel-grandioznyj-trojnoj-prazdnik
21:02, 23 September 2015
"Ochag" holds an action: residents of Baksan buy sheep for Syrian Circassians
Activists of the NGO "Ochag" (Hearth) raise funds to congratulate Syrian Circassians in Kabardino-Balkaria on the occasion of the holiday of Eid al-Adha. Residents of Baksan joined the action and bought seven sheep for Syrian Circassians, living in the village of Krem-Konstantinovka.
17:54, 23 September 2015
General Prosecutor's Office succeeds in seeking extradition of Chechen native from Slovakia
Today, Ali Ibragimov, a resident of Chechnya, who was hiding from prosecution in Slovakia, will be returned to the homeland. He is charged with attempts on lives of law enforcers and acts of banditry.
Saigidpasha Umakhanov. Photo http://www.riadagestan.ru/
16:11, 23 September 2015
Saigidpasha Umakhanov re-elected head of Khasavyurt City Assembly
Saigidpasha Umakhanov, who resigned from the posts of the Khasavyurt Mayor and the Chairman of the City Assembly, has been re-elected the head of the City Assembly. Deputies have unanimously voted for his candidacy.
Vladimir Bessonov. Photo http://www.u-f.ru/Article/u216/2013/05/01/654359
15:01, 23 September 2015
Prosecutor's Office succeeds in returning Vladimir Bessonov's case to District Court of Rostov-on-Don
The Rostov Regional Court has pronounced the decision to return the criminal case against Vladimir Bessonov, a deputy of the State Duma, to the Kirov District Court of Rostov-on-Don.
Smbat Akopyan. Photo: RFE/RL http://rus.azatutyun.am/
13:06, 23 September 2015
HRW condemns attack on Smbat Akopyan in Yerevan
The Armenian authorities should thoroughly investigate the circumstances of beating of Smbat Akopyan, a member of the "Union of Soldiers-Liberators", and punish all the persons guilty of the incident. This was declared by the international human rights organization "Human Rights Watch" (HRW).
The Vedeno District of Chechnya. Photo: Wild.nohcho https://ru.wikipedia.org
12:11, 23 September 2015
Law enforcers detain Chechen resident suspected of aiding and abetting IS
Law enforcers have detained a resident of the Vedeno District of Chechnya, suspected of rendering assistance to militants in Syria and attempting to form an armed grouping in Chechnya. This was reported by an official of the Chechen Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).
Employees of the enterprise and citizens support the participants of the hunger-strike which started on September 19. Photo by Yelena Grebenyuk for the "Caucasian Knot"
10:20, 23 September 2015
In Akhtubinsk, protesters may go on dry hunger strike
In the course of the meeting of the Akhtubinsk City Assembly, at which deputies made the decision to repay wage arrears to employees of the local auto transport enterprise, the Prosecutor has reported on the violations committed during the tenders for the carriers.
09:35, 23 September 2015
Resident of Dagestan accused of involvement in IAF
The Dagestani Prosecutor's Office has sent to the Levashi District Court the case against Abdurakhman Gadjiev, a local resident, accused of involvement in an illegal armed formation (IAF).
06:25, 23 September 2015
In Novy Kurush, Sufis close Salafi mosque
In Dagestan, residents of the village of Novy Kurush have carried out all the things out of the mosque, and the door to the building has been welded shut. According to the village administration, the action was sanctioned by the police.
Nadezhda Savchenko. Photo: RFE/RL http://www.svoboda.org/
18:24, 22 September 2015
Court postpones trial in Nadezhda Savchenko's case to September 29
The Donetsk City Court of the Rostov Region has pronounced a break in the trial in the case against Nadezhda Savchenko until September 29. On that day, the Court is to question the very defendant and witnesses.
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The task force reported that tiles were being washed in Tuapse amid volunteers' efforts to clean up fuel oil.

Broken windows. Illustration created by the Caucasian Knot using AI in the Copilot program. Homes of Tuapse residents damaged in drone attack

Volunteers have completed shoreline cleanup work in Gizel-Dere.

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.