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Young women in Grozny. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
15:26, 19 May 2015
In Chechnya, marriage of man and minor girl raises debates about polygamy
At the State Duma, MPs debate on the introduction of responsibility for polygamy, and the authorities of Chechnya talk of the possibility of the legalization of such a family order as polygamy within the framework of Sharia. The topic has become urgent as a result of the recent sensational weddings of the police chief in Grozny.
In the road in Georgia. Photo by Akhmed Aldebirov for the "Caucasian Knot"
08:53, 19 May 2015
Russian soldiers detain shepherd in conflict zone between Georgia and South Ossetia
A shepherd from the Georgian village of Adzvi disappeared not far from the dividing line between the Gori District of Georgia and South Ossetia. According to the Georgian side, the man has been detained by Russian border guards.
Weapons. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/
08:02, 19 May 2015
Residents of North Ossetia sentenced for arms trafficking
In North Ossetia, the court has recognized four residents of the Alagir District guilty of smuggling and selling weapons to Kabardino-Balkaria. According to investigators, the men sold grenade launchers, submachine guns, pistols, and ammunition.
A mosque minaret. Photo by Akhmed Aldebirov for the "Caucasian Knot"
06:15, 19 May 2015
Residents of Buynaksk report on mass detentions of mosque-goers
In the town of Buynaksk, witnesses report on mass detention of mosque-goers. According to a source in the GOVD (City Interior Division), all the detainees will be released after verification of their IDs.
23:58, 18 May 2015
Resident of Dagestan detained on suspicion of aiding and abetting militants
The police have detained a resident of the Khasavyurt District of Dagestan on suspicion of aiding and abetting members of the armed underground.
Dmitry Gudkov. Photo: Vitaly Ragulin https://ru.wikipedia.org/
19:23, 18 May 2015
State Duma treats request for investigation into Boris Nemtsov's murder as informal
The appeal made by MP Dmitry Gudkov with a request to initiate a parliamentary investigation into the murder of Boris Nemtsov cannot be considered an official request, since signatures of 90 MPs were not collected. This was stated by the Duma Committee on Constitutional Law and State Construction.
A candle and flowers of the participants of Boris Nemtsov's memorial service. Moscow, March 3, 2015. Photo by Karina Gadzhieva for the "Caucasian Knot"
16:45, 18 May 2015
Investigators decide not to interrogate Ramzan Kadyrov in Nemtsov's murder case
Investigators still do not plan to question Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov in the case of the murder of politician Boris Nemtsov, the "Interfax" reports with reference to a source. According to an advocate of the Boris Nemtsov's family members, no official response has been received yet from the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF).
The special operation. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/
14:05, 18 May 2015
Militants do not confirm their involvement in killing forester in Dagestan
Members of the armed underground were not involved in the murder of a forester, after which law enforcers initiated a special operation in the two districts of Dagestan. This was announced by supporters of militants.
A mountain forest zone. Dagestan, May 15, 2015. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
12:40, 18 May 2015
On May 11-17, at least one person fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week of May 11-17, 2015, at least one person was killed in armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. No wounded were reported. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
The wedding of the chief of the Nozhai-Yurt ROVD (District Interior Division) and a 17-year-old girl. Grozny, May 16, 2015. Screenshot of a video by the user Caucasian Policy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xpRgf28g90
12:05, 18 May 2015
Elena Milashina's actions concerning Guchigov's wedding contain no crime elements
Journalist Elena Milashina has become well-known due to her highlighting of the situation with the wedding of the chief of the Nozhai-Yurt ROVD (District Interior Division) and a 17-year-old girl. The calls of the Chechen authorities to prosecute journalist Elena Milashina have no sufficient grounds. This opinion has been expressed by experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
Boris Nemtsov's photo near the monument to the victims of the political repressions, March 2015. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
10:26, 18 May 2015
State Duma rejects parliamentary inquiry into Boris Nemtsov's murder
Dmitry Gudkov, an MP of the State Duma, who initiated a parliamentary investigation into the murder of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, announced he received a letter on refusal to carry out the investigation.
Young women at the rally in Grozny. March 18, 2015. Photo by Akhmed Aldebirov for the "Caucasian Knot"
07:22, 18 May 2015
Women of Northern Caucasus mention unemployment and low wages as their main problems
The Heinrich Böll Foundation has announced the results of the comprehensive study on the status of women in Chechnya, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, and Dagestan. Respondents mentioned high rate of unemployment, low wages, and poor quality of health services as their main problems.
Social advertising in M29 highway. Ingushetia. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
20:48, 17 May 2015
Ingush authorities pardon 80 militants during four years
According to Ingush leader Yunus-Bek Evkurov, during four years, 80 militants voluntarily surrendered to the authorities, and all of them were pardoned. 14 militants are on the wanted list of the republic.
A new exhibition in the History Museum of Armenia. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
19:50, 17 May 2015
History Museum of Armenia opens new exhibition on Armenian Genocide
At the "Museum Night", the History Museum of Armenia has presented to the visitors a new exhibition hall "World War I and the Armenian Genocide". It was opened in the framework of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
Johar Tsarnaev. A drawing made in the courtroom. Photo: http://www.golos-ameriki.ru/content/boston-court-tzarnaev/2770764.html?page=1
15:42, 17 May 2015
Lawyers explain death sentence for Johar Tsarnaev by features of US judicial system
According to Russian lawyers, the death sentence imposed on Johar Tsarnaev contradicts the European Convention on Human Rights; however, it can be explained by the peculiarities of the US judicial system and the mentality of US citizens.
10:25, 17 May 2015
In Dagestan, forester shot dead by armed men
In the Suleiman-Stalsky District of Dagestan, a forester was killed by unidentified assailants. Law enforcers are searching for six armed men.
A banner ad in the street of Baku before the European Games. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
07:58, 17 May 2015
RWB urges Azerbaijan to release journalists on eve of European Games
The international organization "Reporters without Borders" (RWB) has appeal to the Azerbaijani authorities with a request to immediately release all arrested journalists and bloggers before the European Games to be held in Baku. The RWB has also called on the European Olympic Committees to speak against the repression against the media in the country.
Georgian flags at the rally in Tbilisi, April 2015. Photo by Beslan Kmuzov for the "Caucasian Knot"
00:13, 17 May 2015
In Georgia, people frustrated by political parties, political analysts note
Residents of Georgia are disappointed with the coalition "Georgian" Dream" and the oppositional "United National Movement" (UNM). This was stated by Georgian political analysts Nodar Kharshiladze and Gela Vasadze, who commented on the survey held by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).
23:23, 16 May 2015
Two Jehovah's Witnesses convicted in KChR for spreading extremist literature
The Cherkessk City Court in the Karachay-Cherkessian Republic (KChR) has found Jehovah's Witnesses Andrei Volikov and Dmitry Metelin guilty of distributing extremist literature and fined them by 1000 roubles each. The activists deny that they had spread any extremist literature.
18:02, 16 May 2015
Grozny CRO fixes Guchigov-Goylabieva marriage
The registration ceremony of the marriage of the 48-year-old Police Colonel Nazhud Guchigov to the 17-year-old Louise Goylabieva was held at the Civil Registry Office (CRO) in Grozny.
News
Armenian and Turkish flags near a railway. Illustration created by the Caucasian Knot using AI in Photoshop. Armenia has gained access to freight transport via the Akhalkalaki-Kars railway.

Anar Asadli. Photo: https://qafqazinfo.az/news/detailru/-6129 Azerbaijani opposition figure convicted in fraud case

Mine Action Agency staff conduct training for new residents of Khojavend. May 22, 2026. Photo: APA https://ru.apa.az/sotsium/sostoyalos-ocerednoe-pereselenie-v-gorod-xodzavend-653217 17 Azerbaijani families returned to Khojavend

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.