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05:30, 11 July 2026

The case of Alexander Vlasov has reached the court.

The case of the former vice-governor of Kuban, Alexander Vlasov, accused of large-scale fraud and abuse of power, will be heard by the Soviet District Court of Krasnodar.

04:30, 11 July 2026

Flooding has caused damage to residents of the villages in the Gergebil district.

In the Gergebil district of Dagestan, after heavy rains, rivers overflowed, houses and social facilities were flooded, and residents of 50 houses were evacuated. In the village of Kikuni, a farm was flooded, resulting in the death of more than 130 sheep and 24 cows.

03:31, 11 July 2026

The fuel crisis has led to an increase in demand for gas cylinder equipment in Astrakhan.

Against the backdrop of the fuel crisis in Astrakhan, the demand for the installation of gas cylinder equipment has increased. As a result, there is a shortage of equipment and, consequently, its cost has risen.

02:32, 11 July 2026

Azerbaijan has joined the ranks of European countries with the highest incarceration rates.

In Azerbaijan, the number of prisoners in prisons exceeds the number of convicted individuals under probation supervision, according to a new report from the Council of Europe. The number of individuals under probation supervision in the country has increased, but alternative punishment measures are still applied limitedly.

01:33, 11 July 2026

The rise in gasoline prices has hit the budget of Makhachkala residents.

The price of gasoline at gas stations in Makhachkala continues to rise even in the absence of large queues: at one of the gas stations checked by "Kavkazsky Uzel," it increased by ten rubles in two days. Fuel expenses for drivers have risen by at least several thousand rubles a month, Makhachkala residents reported.

00:57, 11 July 2026

Restrictions on fuel sales have been introduced in the Rostov region.

A limit on fuel sales at gas stations has been introduced in the Rostov region. An individual can purchase no more than 30 liters of gasoline for one vehicle.

23:58, 10 July 2026

Pro-European protests in Tbilisi continue for 590 days

Participants of the rally on Rustaveli Avenue on the 590th day of protests condemned the "Georgian Dream" for political arrests and demanded the release of prisoners of conscience.

23:27, 10 July 2026

A resident of Stavropol is accused of transferring money to a banned organization.

A resident of the village of Levokumsky in the Stavropol region will stand trial, accused under the article on financing extremist activities.

23:01, 10 July 2026

A soldier from Dagestan was killed in Ukraine

Arsen Abdulkhadzhiev from Khasavyurt was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, at least 2030 fighters from Dagestan have been officially recognized as killed.

22:12, 10 July 2026

Volgograd drivers spoke out against the Astrakhan fuel sale system.

The sale of gasoline on even and odd days depending on the car's number will, at best, provide a short-term effect, but will definitely not solve the problem of fuel shortages and queues at gas stations, believe drivers from Volgograd and the region interviewed by "Caucasian Knot."

21:22, 10 July 2026

A resident of Urkarakh achieved through the court the right to payments for a house damaged by a landslide.

The Kaitag District Court granted the claim of a resident of the village of Urkarakh, recognizing his family's right to payments for a house destroyed by landslides without official property registration. To date, less than a quarter of applicants have received payments related to the consequences of flooding in Dagestan.

20:35, 10 July 2026

Stavropol Z-blogger Guzenko has been arrested under the article on extremism.

A native of Stavropol, Yegor Guzenko, who criticized the Russian authorities and the head of the special forces "Akhmat" Apti Alaudinov, has been arrested for two months on charges of inciting hatred and enmity.

19:57, 10 July 2026

The climber died in the mountains of Kabardino-Balkaria

Two climbers fell into the Adyl-su gorge while ascending Mount Via-tau. One of them died, the other sustained multiple injuries.

19:27, 10 July 2026

The legal uncertainty surrounding the "Oasis" beach in Makhachkala has affected the trainees of the Sailing Federation.

The Territorial Administration of Rosimushchestvo was unable to establish legal grounds for leasing the territory of the Makhachkala beach "Oasis" to entrepreneurs who operated trade points there. The condition of the beach, where children engage in sailing, has seriously deteriorated in the absence of tenants.

18:39, 10 July 2026

Aleko Elisashvili has been sentenced to 13 years for terrorism.

Judge of the Tbilisi City Court Georgy Gelashvili sentenced one of the leaders of the opposition coalition "Lelo-Strong Georgia" Alexander (Aleko) Elisashvili to 13 years in prison, recognizing his attempt to set fire to the court's office as a terrorist act.

17:48, 10 July 2026

Social media users were outraged by the need to carry a sick person by hand due to the rains in Dagestan.

56 villages in Dagestan are cut off from transport communication after the rains, in most of them "Dagavtodor" promises to open traffic in two days. Meanwhile, in the Charodinsky district, where the situation remains the most severe, residents had to carry a seriously ill person almost a kilometer to the doctors. Social media users were outraged by what they saw, pointing out that the authorities should have at least ensured air transportation.

16:44, 10 July 2026

The quality of sand in Anapa has sparked a discussion against the backdrop of reports about the opening of new beaches.

83 beaches are open, another 14 are undergoing inspection, reported the government of Russia. The sand used to cover the beaches has compacted and is unsuitable for recreation, noted social media users. Other commentators expressed hope that the imported sand would gradually be washed away by the sea.

15:44, 10 July 2026

The new gasoline sales system in Astrakhan has resulted in long queues.

Queues at gas stations in Astrakhan after the introduction of sales on even and odd days depending on the car number have not decreased; drivers take their place in line early even at non-working gas stations, hoping to buy fuel, drivers told "Caucasian Knot." Social media users called the situation chaotic.

14:44, 10 July 2026

The defense is seeking a reclassification of the charges in the Djikaeva case.

After the court session, the editor-in-chief of "Sap", Alina Djikaeva, was released under a travel ban. She only partially admitted guilt regarding the charge of bribing a police officer from Makhachkala; the case should be classified as petty bribery, the lawyers indicated.

13:44, 10 July 2026

The gasoline shortage and price difference have caused queues at gas stations in Chechnya.

AI-95 at "Rosneft" gas stations in Chechnya is sold for 73 rubles per liter, while at private gas stations the price is already 105 rubles. As a result, queues for cheap gasoline arise, where people have to spend several hours. At the same time, "Rosneft" sells only 20 liters, which does not meet the needs, car owners reported.

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