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Viktor Pivovarov, the archbishop of Slavyansk-on-Kuban. Photo: https://eshatologia.org/

18:17, 3 April 2023

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of March 27-2 April, 2023

Armed conflict in Northern Caucasus, persecution of pacifists and activists in Southern Russia, continuation of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, official data on the natives of Southern Russia who perished in Ukraine, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of March 27-April 2, 2023, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

Blockade of the Lachin Corridor. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"

19:14, 27 March 2023

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of March 20-26, 2023

Persecution of pacifists and activists in Southern Russia, sentence of General Muzraev, continuation of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, case on Inal Djabiev’s death, official data on the natives of Southern Russia who perished in Ukraine, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of March 20-26, 2023, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

A fire in the building of the FSB Border Guard Service in Rostov-on-Don. March 16, 2023. Screenshot of the video t.me/breakingmash/42504

20:14, 20 March 2023

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of March 12-19, 2023

Explosion and fire in the FSB Border Guard Service building in Rostov-on-Don, persecution of pacifists and activists in Southern Russia, public activity of Ramzan Kadyrov, unrest in Georgia, continuation of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, official data on the natives of Southern Russia who perished in Ukraine, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of March 12-19, 2023, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

A protest action of the Karabakh activists. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"

23:16, 13 March 2023

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of March 6-12, 2023

Persecution of pacifists and activists in Southern Russia, public activity of Ramzan Kadyrov, unrest in Georgia, continuation of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, official data on the natives of Southern Russia who perished in Ukraine, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of march 6-12, 2023, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

Ahkmat Kadyrov and Vladimir Putin. Photo from Ramzan Kadyrov's Telegram channel https://t.me/RKadyrov_95/3410

23:27, 6 March 2023

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of February 27-March 5, 2023

Persecution of pacifists and activists in Southern Russia, public activity of Ramzan Kadyrov, continuation of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, discussions in Georgia and the health state of Mikhail Saakashvili, official data on the natives of Southern Russia perished in Ukraine, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of February 27-March 5, 2023, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

Alipat Sultanbegova, an activist. Photo: SOTA https://t.me/sotaproject/54465

22:33, 27 February 2023

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of February 20-26, 2023

Persecution of pacifists and activists in Southern Russia, public activity of Ramzan Kadyrov, continuation of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, return of Tumso Abdurakhmanov, official data on the natives of Southern Russia perished in Ukraine, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of February 20-26, 2023, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliev at the meeting with Anthony Blinken. Munich, February 18, 2022. Screenshot of the video by the AZERTAC - News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To9ynl0MEwU

23:16, 20 February 2023

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of February 13-19, 2023

Public activity of Ramzan Kadyrov, continuation of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh and peace negotiations, reaction of the Caucasus to the earthquake in Turkey, struggle of the Azerbaijani oppositionists, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of February 13-19, 2023, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

Bakhtiyar Gadjiev. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"

19:34, 13 February 2023

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of February 6-12, 2023

Public activity of the Chechen authorities, continuation of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, reaction of the Caucasus to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, official data on the natives of Southern Russia perished in Ukraine, struggle of the Azerbaijani oppositionists, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of February 6-12, 2023, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

Khamzat Kadyrov. Photo: Grozny Inform https://www.grozny-inform.ru/news/politic/147848/

16:00, 6 February 2023

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of January 30-February 5, 2023

Scandals with Ramzan Kadyrov, continuation of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, official data on the natives of Southern Russia perished in Ukraine, struggle of Azerbaijani oppositionists, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of January 30-February 5, 2023, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

A mural in memory of Robert Berikishvili who perished in Ukraine. Screenshot of the photo posted on the Telegram channel of the Anapa city administration on January 24, 2023 https://t.me/anapaofficial/8139?single

22:17, 30 January 2023

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of January 23-29, 2023

Persecution of pacifists and activists in Southern Russia, continuation of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, official data on the natives of Southern Russia perished in Ukraine, struggle of Azerbaijani oppositionists, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of January 23-29, 2023, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

Viktor Zavarzin (on the left) and Ramzan Kadyrov. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot." Photos: https://er.ru https://grozny.tv

20:17, 23 January 2023

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of January 16-22, 2023

Continuation of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, fate of Azerbaijani oppositionists, Kadyrov’s dispute with Russian generals, Yangulbaev family case, firing in Sagaredjo, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of January 16-22, 2023, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

Abdulmumin Gadjiev. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"

20:51, 16 January 2023

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of January 9-15, 2023

Continuation of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, news about the Abdulmumin Gadjiev’s case, threat to the life of Mikhail Saakashvili, verdict to Ingush activists and hunger strikes of Azerbaijani oppositionists, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of January 9-15, 2023, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

Residents of Azerbaijan at a protest action in the Lachin Corridor. Screenshot of the video https://apa.az/ru/vnutrennyaya-politika/nesmotrya-na-sneznuyu-pogodu-protesty-na-doroge-lacin-xankendi-prodolzayutsya-uze-28-dnei-foto-video-506129

23:29, 10 January 2023

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of January 2-8, 2023

Hunger strike declared by prisoner of conscience Tofig Yagublu, critical consequences of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, sharp deterioration in the Mikhail Saakashvili’s health, and persecution of pacifists and activists in Southern Russia, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of January 2-8, 2023, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

The road blocked in Nagorno-Karabakh. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"

06:30, 5 January 2023

Week in the Caucasus: a review of main events from December 26, 2022, to January 1, 2023

The development of the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus; sentencing of the Arashukov grouping; the scandals around Chechen authorities, – read about these and other events that happened in the Caucasus during the week from December 26, 2022, to January 1, 2023, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".

A rally in Stepanakert. December 25, 2022. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"

00:02, 25 December 2022

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of December 19-25, 2022

Persecution of pacifists and activists in Southern Russia, continuation of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, intensification of repressions in Azerbaijan, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of December 19-25, 2022, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

Stepanakert. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"

13:20, 19 December 2022

Week in the Caucasus: overview of main events on December 12-18, 2022

How the unrecognized republic lives through a gas and transport blockade; ongoing protests in defence of Saakashvili in Georgia; and Kadyrov's conflicts with the Urus-Martan and Batal-Khadji people, – read about these events in the review of the main events in the Caucasus during the week on from December 12-18, 2022, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".

Tumso Abdurakhmanov. Screenshot of the video by the user Abu-Saddam Shishani [LIVE] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNPW31tczms

15:39, 13 December 2022

Week in the Caucasus: review of the main events on December 5-11, 2022

Refutation of information about the murder of Chechen blogger, Tumso Abdurakhmanov; persecution of protesters under the article on discrediting Russian Armed Forces; situation with the Azerbaijani opposition; and a new wave of protests in defence of Saakashvili in Georgia, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of December 5-11, 2022, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".

Ziyavudin (on the left) and Magomed Magomedov. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot". Photo: REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva

16:36, 6 December 2022

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events on November 28-December 4, 2022

Reports on the murder of a Chechen blogger; change of power in Makhachkala; sentence to Magomedov brothers and their partners; Leyla Gireeva's statements about domestic violence; and official data on the natives of Southern Russia who perished in Ukraine, – read about these events in the review of the developments in the Caucasus prepared by the "Caucasian Knot" for the week from November 28 to December 4, 2022.

23:00, 26 September 2022

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of September 19-25, 2022

Mobilization and lines on the southern borders of Russia; protest actions in Southern Russia against mobilization; verdict of guilty pronounced by the jury in a case against Rauf and Raul Arashukov, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of September 19-25, 2022, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

13:01, 19 September 2022

Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of September 12-18, 2022

Summing up the outcome of the elections in Southern Russia; aggravation of the conflict on the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia; mass protests in Yerevan and Stepanakert; new sanctions against Kadyrov and his statements in connection with the special military operation in Ukraine, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of September 12-18, 2022, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.

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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

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

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.