Court refuses to reconsider case against Chechen gays Magamadov and Isaev October 25, 2022 23:57 In Pyatigorsk, a court has upheld the verdict to Ismail Isaev and Salekh Magamadov brothers, convicted in Chechnya for aiding and abetting a militant.
Governor of Astrakhan Region reacts to complaints of mobilized compatriots October 25, 2022 23:51 Mobilized residents of Astrakhan, who now stay in North Ossetia, have asked Igor Babushkin, Governor of the Astrakhan Region, to provide them with sleeping bags. The head of the region promised to provide the mobilized people with sleeping bags “in the near future.”
Inmate left without medical care in Stavropol colony October 25, 2022 15:53 The administration of the colony located in the Stavropol Territory would not appoint a medical examination to Zevri Abseitov, convicted for taking part in the "Hizb ut-Tahrir"*, despite the his suffering from hypertension, as well as pain in kidneys and joints, his wife, Fatma Abseitova, has stated.
Absence of volunteer queues to Chechen commissariats upsets Kadyrov October 25, 2022 15:48 Residents of Chechnya should "stand in lines" and sign up en masse as volunteers to participate in the special operation in Ukraine, Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of the republic, has stated.
Dudaev admits editing video about participation of Kadyrov's children in battles October 25, 2022 15:43 The video showing Ramzan Kadyrov's sons fighting was compiled from several videos, Akhmed Dudaev, the Chechen Press Minister, has stated, calling it "the usual editors' work."
Discussion format of amendments to Constitution outrages Makhachkala residents October 25, 2022 15:30 More than a hundred people gathered in Makhachkala after activists and independent media professionals were not allowed to discuss the amendments to the Constitution of Dagestan. Without a public discussion, a draft amendment unacceptable to the society can be adopted, activists have pointed out.
Colleagues of Dagestani journalist Gadjiev hold solo pickets in Makhachkala October 24, 2022 23:58 Today, in Makhachkala, journalists Magomed Magomedov and Magdi Kamalov have held two solo pickets. The protestors demand to stop the persecution of Abdulmumin Gadjiev.
Chechen social media users call predictable apologies for dance of a young man in a dress October 24, 2022 23:55 Public apologies from young people for a man dancing in a pink dress at the entrance to Grozny were expected, Instagram* users noted.
Investigators refuse to detain law enforcers-figurants in case of beating schoolboy October 24, 2022 18:05 Investigators have refused to arrest the law enforcers suspected of beating up a 14-year-old Volgograd schoolboy; and gave no answer at all to the petition demanding to remove them from service, Alyona Maksaeva, an advocate, has stated.
Kadyrov reports sending new detachment of volunteers to Donbass October 24, 2022 18:02 Another group of volunteers has left Chechnya for Donbass, Ramzan Kadyrov has stated. In the video posted by him, some of the fighters introduced themselves as residents of Astrakhan, Sochi and Stavropol Territory.
Two Krasnodar female activists fined for discrediting army October 24, 2022 17:52 Valeria Gerasimova and Elizaveta Shkarupa from Krasnodar have been fined by 40,000 roubles each for making a pacifist inscription on the asphalt, the "OVD-Info"* outlet has informed.
After persecutions for anti-mobilization protest, Krasnodar resident leaves Russia October 24, 2022 17:45 After being persecuted by law enforcers for taking part in a protest against mobilization, a resident of Kuban (the Krasnodar Territory) was forced to leave Russia in order to obtain political asylum.
Poll of Dagestani pupils about their political views is in conflict with laws October 24, 2022 17:38 Forcing high school pupils in Baksan to answer questions about their political views is contrary to several articles of the Russian Constitution and the law on personal data, Marina Agaltsova, an advocate, has stated.
Three youngsters apologize for video with dance at entrance to Grozny October 24, 2022 17:31 A young man who danced in a pink dress at the entrance to Grozny, as well as two of his acquaintances involved in filming a video about it, have apologized to the Muslims. One of them has added that he was already punished for his act.
Moscow announces commemorative events on 20th anniversary of Dubrovka terror act October 22, 2022 23:21 Twenty years after the hostage-taking at the "Dubrovka" Theatrical Centre, a requiem concert and a memorial service are planned, as well as a show of the film about the terror act, the NGO "Nord-Ost" has announced.
Law enforcers resume raids near the Astrakhan mosque October 22, 2022 23:17 In the course of raiding a fair, held in the city of Astrakhan near the Red Mosque, law enforcers forces have detained 75 migrants, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has informed.
Criminal case on discrediting army opened against a 71-year-old Sochi activist October 22, 2022 23:14 A criminal case has been initiated against Vladimir Atamanchuk, a 71-year-old Sochi activist, under the article on discrediting the Russian Army; he is under the recognizance not to leave.
Court ruling in favour of Poltavskaya villagers encourages dump opponents October 22, 2022 23:08 The recognition by the court of violations in the operation of the garbage landfill located in the village of Poltavskaya (Krasnodar Territory) was a small victory in the fight against the dump, activists assert.
Lawyers find no reason for prosecuting show organizers in Makhachkala for gay propaganda October 22, 2022 23:01 The fashion show held in Makhachkala with the participation of two young men dressed as women is not propaganda of homosexuality, since its participants did not agitate anyone, lawyers believe.
Moscow City Court upholds half-million-rouble fine against HRC “Memorial”* October 21, 2022 23:57 The court of appeal did not grant the complaint filed against the decision to fine the Human Rights Centre (HRC) “Memorial”* 500,000 roubles for the lack of marking of a foreign agent.