222 NKR families receive 4000 US dollars each for the birth of fourth child February 04, 2018 01:56 The "Tashir" Charitable Fund has granted 4000 US dollars to the families, into which the fourth child was born in 2017.
Conflict in Volgodonsk lyceum triggers debates in social networks February 03, 2018 20:39 The incident in Volgodonsk lyceum No. 16 was reported by pupils' parents, who learned about it from their children. According to their version, during her lesson a female mathematics teacher chastised a girl, who had her hair non-braided, and cut off a strand of girl's hair.
Female participant of traders' action in Zugdidi detained February 03, 2018 14:23 For the fourth day in a row, several dozen people are protesting against the ban to trade near the marketplace in Zugdidi. Today, there were several clashes of traders and policemen; one of the protesting women was taken to the police station.
Kuban activists report violations before presidential election February 03, 2018 13:27 In Krasnodar, an installed campaign banner with the Vladimir Putin's phases violates the electoral legislation. This was stated by Evgeny Vitishko, the leader of the regional branch of the "Yabloko" Party. A Navalny's office in Krasnodar has reported that employees of a local enterprise are being force to come to the presidential election.
Grozny residents claim being forced to attend rally February 03, 2018 11:18 Today, Grozny is hosting a rally within the framework of the all-Russian action "Russia in My Heart". The state servants, funded from the budget, have stated that had received threats of firing for non-participation in the rally; and students told that they had come to the rally under the threat of non-admission to the examination session.
Gas technician accused of death of three residents of Chechnya February 03, 2018 10:23 The criminal case initiated against the employee of the JSC "Chechengaz", accused of negligence, which caused an explosion of domestic gas in a private house and the death of three residents of the Nadterechny District, has been sent to the court.
Administration head of Krasnosulin District attacked February 03, 2018 06:43 Law enforcers are searching for suspects of attacking Nikolai Alshenko, the head of the administration of the Krasnosulin District of the Rostov Region.
Saakashvili appeals against Tbilisi City Court's verdict February 03, 2018 02:14 Mikhail Saakashvili, a former Georgian President, who was convicted of exceeding his powers at pardoning, has fallen victim to political persecution, said his advocate.
Rights defenders accuse Azeri authorities of cyber attacks on independent media February 03, 2018 01:15 The Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety (IRFS) has condemned Azerbaijani authorities for a series of cyber attacks on the accounts of independent mass media and oppositional leaders on the Facebook. On the eve of the upcoming presidential election, the country's leadership seeks to restrict the freedom of self-expression on the Internet, rights defenders have stated.
Prosecutor demands nine years in prison for Shamil Nurmagomedov February 03, 2018 00:59 Today, the Moscow District Military Court has completed the debate in the case against Shamil Nurmagomedov. The defence requested to acquit him and stated that the accusation had been based only on assumptions, but not on any evidence of the Shamil Nurmagomedov's specific intent.
Teacher of Taganrog college fired after complaint to Medvedev about salary February 02, 2018 22:33 Victor Makarenko, an Honoured Teacher of Russia, was fired from the Taganrog Metallurgical College ten days after he signed a teachers' collective complaint about low salaries.
Kazim Nurmagomedov's arrest appealed against February 02, 2018 20:33 Today, an appeal complaint has been lodged to the Kizilyurt City Court against the judgement to arrest Kazim Nurmagomedov, a resident of Dagestan accused of aiding and abetting terrorism, Abdurashid Sheikhov, an advocate, told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
Law enforcers tell Evkurov about inquiry into arson of HRC "Memorial" office February 02, 2018 20:32 There is no need to transfer the case about the arson of the office of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" in Nazran to higher-level investigators, the head of the Ingush Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has assured Yunus-Bek Evkurov, the head of Ingushetia. Today, rights defenders have stated that they have no claims to the course and progress of the inquiry.
Russian Ombudsperson urges to transfer Titiev's case to NCFD for greater objectivity February 02, 2018 19:31 Tatiana Moskalkova, the Russia's Ombudsperson, has appealed to the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) asking them to transfer the case of Oyub Titiev, the head of the Chechen branch of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial", for investigating at the higher level – to the North-Caucasian Federal District (NCFD).
Volgograd residents criticize celebrations in honour of victory at Stalingrad February 02, 2018 16:10 Today, about 30,000 residents and guests of Volgograd have gathered for a military parade in honour of the 75th anniversary of the victory at Stalingrad. The Iskander missile system, the Smerch and Tornado heavy multiple rocket launcher systems and the S-400 surface-to-air missile system passed through the streets, the press service for the Southern Military District reported.
Rights defenders complain to ECtHR about violation of Muslims' rights in Adjaria February 02, 2018 15:55 The Georgian NGO "Centre for Human Rights Training and Monitoring" has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) with a complaint of the refusal for Muslims to open a boarding house in the Ajarian city of Kobuleti.
FSB reports success in searching for attackers on paratroopers in Chechnya February 02, 2018 14:49 Today, the Russian FSB has reported that Faizbek Amangaziev and Arslan Valiev, sentenced to long terms of imprisonment for attacking paratroopers in Chechnya, were found due to the testimonies given by earlier sentenced attackers.
A source reports detention of Makhachkala chief architect February 02, 2018 11:36 Today, sources have reported searches conducted in a house of Magomedrasul Gitinov, the chief architect of Makhachkala, and in the building of the City Architecture Department.
In Armenia, editor-in-chief reports receiving threats February 02, 2018 07:26 Threats from a social network user were provoked by a caricature of Armenian Defence Minister Vigen Sargsyan, believes Marianna Grigoryan, the editor-in-chief and the director of the news portal "Medialab.am".
Rights defenders demand to take Oyub Titiev's case from Chechen law enforcers February 02, 2018 01:32 The case against Oyub Titiev, the head of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" office in Grozny and the cases of arson and threats to rights defenders in Ingushetia and Dagestan should not be investigated in Northern Caucasus because of the interest of the Chechen law enforcement bodies. This opinion was voiced by members of the Russian Human Rights Council, journalists, and cultural figures.