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A solo picket in support of Abdulmumin Gadjiev. Makhachkala, May 3, 2021. Screenshot of the post on the Telegram channel "Ask Rasul"
23:51, 4 May 2021
Makhachkala picketers demand to free Abdulmumin Gadjiev
On May 3, in Makhachkala, two solo pickets demanding freedom for Abdulmumin Gadjiev, the arrested journalist of the "Chernovik" (Draft) weekly, were held by his colleagues Magomed Magomedov and Magdi Kamalov. During the pickets, Magomedramazan Abdulkerimov, a Dagestani MP, called on the head of Dagestan to pay attention to the emergency state of rural schools.
A still of the film "Quiet Voice". Screenshot of the video by Artdocfest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-kNIZUgCJc
21:57, 4 May 2021
At "Artdocfest", documentary about Chechen gay awarded Grand Prix
The film "Quiet Voice" about the fate of a homosexual from Chechnya has won the Grand Prix of the "Artdocfest" documentary film festival. In Russia, the screening of the film, the premiere show of which was disrupted, never took place, the organizers of the festival have reported today.
Destruction of the cathedral in the city of Shusha, October 8, 2020. Photo from the Facebook account of Araik Arutyunyan, the head of Nagorno-Karabakh https://www.facebook.com/ArayikHarutyunian/posts/620041545359889
13:50, 4 May 2021
Dismantling of church domes in Shusha sparks concern in Nagorno-Karabakh
In the city of Shusha that came under Azerbaijan's control after the last autumn Karabakh conflict aggravation, the domes of the Surb Kazanchetsots Church were dismantled. The city may lose its Armenian appearance, residents of Nagorno-Karabakh are concerned.
The police detains students in Baku on May 3, 2021. Screenshot of the video https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=220570712741301
13:46, 4 May 2021
Police disrupt student protest in Baku
In Azerbaijan, university students have held an action against the new exam system, which, in their opinion, has aggravated the students' situation. Five protesters were detained.
Movses Akopyan. Photo Mil.ru https://ru.wikipedia.org/
13:45, 4 May 2021
Armenian General Movses Akopyan accused of disclosing state secrets
Colonel-General Movses Akopyan, the former head of the military control service of the Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD), who had criticized the authorities in connection with the fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh, is under recognizance not to leave on charges of divulging state secrets.
An equestrian march on the Revival Day of Karachai People. Screenshot of the post by dvorikarkhiz on Instagram www.instagram.com/p/COaq4XkqgKJ/
12:34, 4 May 2021
Activists organize online flash mob for Revival Day of Karachai People
On the Revival Day of Karachai People, residents of the Karachay-Cherkessian Republic (KChR) are using the Instagram for posting stories about their relatives who had survived the 14-year-long exile. Family stories about those who returned to their homeland after deportation are posted under the hashtag #we'erback.
The Azerbaijani flag at the destroyed building in Fizuli after Azerbaijan took control over the territory. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
11:31, 4 May 2021
Armenian human rights defenders mention names of 19 people killed in captivity
Complaints have been sent to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) about the killings of 19 Armenian citizens who had been captured by Azerbaijan. Among them, seven were military and other 12 were civilians, reports Artak Zeinalyan, who represents the interests of Armenian citizens at the Strasbourg Court.
Dismantling of a bust of Joseph Stalin in the town of Dagestanskie Ogni. Screenshot of the video on Instagram "ognitv" www.instagram.com/p/COY8eouqjdD/
23:59, 3 May 2021
In Dagestan, City Mayor explains dismantling of Stalin bust
In the town of Dagestanskie Ogni, a bust of Joseph Stalin has been dismantled, because local Communists installed it without a sanction from the authorities, the Mayor reports. The Stalin bust will be returned to the pedestal when the documents for its installation are completed, the leader of the CPRF (Communist Party of the Russian Federation) faction in the Dagestani parliament promises.
Karabakh rescuers carry the remains of a soldier found in the area of Gadrut. Photo: Facebook / ԱՀ Արտակարգ իրավիճակների պետական ծառայություն
23:56, 3 May 2021
Remains of a soldier found in area of Gadrut
Karabakh rescuers found the remains of a soldier killed during the combat actions. The total number of found bodies of combatants from the Armenian side reached 1553.
Participants of the vote in the Armenian parliament. Screenshot of the video at the YouTube channel of the parliament https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmN6IgGHOK0
23:55, 3 May 2021
MPs reject Pashinyan’s candidacy for post of prime minister of Armenia
Following an agreement with the ruling faction, oppositional members of the Armenian parliament, did not elect Nikol Pashinyan as the prime minister in order to provide conditions for the dissolution of the Armenian parliament and early parliamentary elections.
Refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh at a protest action in front of the Armenian government building. Screenshot of the video at the News.Am YouTube channel, 03.05.2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au6V3U7KKFM&t=174s
23:53, 3 May 2021
Karabakh refugees demand help from Armenian government
Today, refugees from the Kashatag District have held a protest action in front of the Armenian government building. The protestors demand to fulfil the decisions on assistance to forced migrants already approved by the government.
A humanitarian convoy in Nagorno-Karabakh. Photo by the Russian Ministry of Defence http://mil.ru/
22:58, 3 May 2021
Peacemakers escort six Azerbaijani military columns in Nagorno-Karabakh
During the last 24 hours, Russian peacemakers accompanied four columns of Azerbaijani military servicemen along the Lachin Corridor, and two columns on the route from Shusha to Kadjar and back, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.
The counter-terrorist operation (CTO) in Dagestan. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/kontrterroristicheskie-operacii/v-hode-kto-v-dagestane-neytralizovany-devyat.html
11:36, 3 May 2021
From April 26 to May 2, one person perished during armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week from April 26 to May 2, 2021, one person died during the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Orthodox believers at the solemn services in a church in Astrakhan. Screenshot of the video at the "ГТРК Лотос Астрахань" YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-UTkDR5OEg
11:34, 3 May 2021
Orthodox believers of Southern Russia celebrate second amid-pandemic Easter
On Sunday (May 2), solemn services in Orthodox churches in the regions of the Southern Federal District (SFD) and the North-Caucasian Federal District (NCFD) in honour of the Easter were held with believers present. The services were held in compliance with the sanitary and epidemiological requirements due to the coronavirus, the Dioceses have informed. The pandemic have strengthened religiosity of 8% of Russians, sociologists have found out.
Believers during the Easter services held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi commonly known as Sameba, May 2, 2021. Screenshot of the video on the "Sputnik Georgia - все о Грузии" YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NzI5XOJFjY
11:31, 3 May 2021
Because of COVID-19, some Georgian residents refused from pompous Easter celebrations
In churches in Georgia, Easter services were held with a limited number of believers; in some of them, services were held outdoors due to coronavirus restrictions. Some residents of Tbilisi preferred to celebrate Easter in a narrow family circle, but some decided not to miss visiting a church.
Galina Tikhenko holds solo picket in Volgograd, May 1, 2021. Photo by Tatiana Filimonova for the Caucasian Knot
11:22, 2 May 2021
Volgograd activists compare situation in the country with Stalinist repressions
On May 1, the activists, Galina Tikhenko, Vladimir Telpuk, Galina Zabolotneva and Vladimir Vasilchenko, came out to central Volgograd with the posters reading "In times of general lies, telling the truth is extremism. G. Orwell", " Freedom to Alexei Navalny!", "Fighting corruption is extremism" and others.
Village of Kayasula of the Neftekamsk District of the Stavropol Territory. Photo: Tamik Kiisarov, Google Maps
11:09, 2 May 2021
Analysts are sceptical about participation of Stavropol natives in Basaev's raid
The cases about the participation of residents of the Stavropol Territory in the actions of the gangs commanded by Basaev and Khattab look very much alike and are often falsified, Narine Airapetyan, an advocate, said in connection with the criminal prosecution of two natives of the Nogai village of Kayasula.
18:03, 1 May 2021
Azerbaijani SC accepts Elchin Mamed's complaint
Elchin Mamed, a journalist and human rights defender, convicted within the case of theft and illegal weapon possession, insists on an acquittal. The Supreme Court (SC) of Azerbaijan has accepted his cassation complaint for consideration.
17:13, 1 May 2021
Transgender girl beaten up in Tbilisi
In central Tbilisi, two unidentified persons beat up a 17-year-old transgender girl, after which she needed hospitalization. The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has declared the attackers wanted.
16:18, 1 May 2021
Peacemakers escort columns of Azerbaijani militaries in Nagorno-Karabakh
Russian militaries have ensured the passage safety of six columns of Azerbaijani military servicemen: four along the Lachin Corridor and two along the Shusha-Kadjar road, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.
News
Eight more people have been convicted in connection with the attempted seizure of the presidential palace in Georgia.

Protesters outside the Georgian Parliament. Screenshot of a photo by Mo Se from June 21, 2026, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=4347579758890096&set=pcb.4347579905556748 (Meta, the company that owns the social network, is banned in Russia). Supporters of European integration have been demanding change in Georgia for the 571st day in a row.

Giorgi Chakhunashvili. Screenshot from Interpressnews photo from June 21, 2026, https://www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/873199-klinikebis-asociaciis-xelmzgvanelma-dakavebuli-ekimis-giorgi-chaxunashvilis-mxardasacherad-tetrxalatianebis-akcia-daaanonsa. Doctors called for support for convicted Giorgi Chakhunashvili.

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.