Darya Polyudova arrested in Krasnodar for 10 days May 10, 2015 18:31 On May 9, activist Darya Polyudova was detained by the police while she was distributing leaflets criticizing the policy of the Russian President. The activist is arrested for 10 days.
In Chechnya, Memory and Mourning Day replaced by mourning day for Akhmat Kadyrov, local residents assert May 10, 2015 13:38 In Chechnya, the Day of memory and mourning for victims of deportation was transferred from February 23 to May 10 because of the mourning for former President Akhmat Kadyrov. This opinion has been expressed by residents of Chechnya interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
Volgograd residents claim they were not allowed to attend Victory Parade May 10, 2015 10:29 In Volgograd, ordinary citizens were not allowed to attend the Victory Parade, and a lot of city residents watched the parade from the roofs of hotels and houses. This was reported by residents of Volgograd.
In Rostov-on-Don, part of memorial complex "To Fallen Warriors" collapsed May 10, 2015 07:59 In Rostov-on-Don, a part of the memorial "To Fallen Warriors" located on Karl Marx Square has collapsed when people were laying flowers at the Eternal Flame memorial.
NKR residents celebrate Victory Day, 23rd anniversary of Shushi liberation, and Defence Army Day May 10, 2015 04:22 On May 9, the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) celebrated three traditional holidays at once, including the 70th anniversary of Victory in World War II, the Day of the Defence Army, and the 23rd anniversary of the liberation of the town of Shushi. The holidays were marked by memorable events, concerts, and exhibitions.
In Makhachkala, more than 9000 people take part in "Parade of Victory Heirs" May 10, 2015 02:24 On May 9, Makhachkala hosted a festive parade dedicated to the Victory Day on the 70th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War. The parade was watched by veterans, soldiers, pupils of cadet classes, and residents of the capital of Dagestan, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.
Sochi residents mark May 9 with marches, laying flowers and action "Immortal Regiment" May 09, 2015 22:30 Events on the Victory Day were held in all districts of Sochi; and the action "Immortal Regiment" was one of the most popular in recent years, residents say.
Nalchik: 5000 went out to the action "Immortal Regiment" May 09, 2015 20:01 At least five thousand residents of Nalchik came to the Victory Parade with portraits of participants of the Great Patriotic War, thus, taking part in the march "Immortal Regiment".
Grozny residents state non-admittance of ordinary citizens to parade May 09, 2015 18:56 The parade in Grozny was watched by militaries, policemen and a handful of officials, while ordinary citizens were not allowed to come and watch the event, residents of Grozny report.
Volgograd: "Immortal Regiment" gathered 16,000 participants May 09, 2015 18:08 About 16,000 people went out with portraits of war participants to the "Immortal Regiment" in Volgograd, as estimated by the police, while the organizers of the action assert that much more people joined the march in the process.
Historians treat as myth allegations of Caucasians' mass desertions during WW II May 09, 2015 15:44 Natives of the Caucasus were active participants of the Great Patriotic War, while the myths of their mass desertion and collaboration with fascists are intended to justify the repressions against Caucasian nations, peoples, the historians interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" assert.
Power agents block centre of Grozny May 09, 2015 11:01 In the evening on May 8, reinforced military and police posts were deployed in the central streets of Grozny in connection with the upcoming military parade.
Sympathies of Georgians to Stalin caused by poor awareness about repressions May 09, 2015 10:42 Many Georgians are still treating positively the person of Joseph Stalin, since they are poorly informed about the events of the period of repressions, Georgian experts believe.
Dagestani residents killed in special operation had been wanted May 09, 2015 01:56 Abumuslim Gasanov and Mirzabek Idrisov, who were killed in a special operation in Makhachkala, were suspected of attacking servicemen, robberies and extortions.
Residents of Buynaksk report mass detentions of mosque-goers (+video) May 09, 2015 01:51 A mass detention of mosque parishioners took place in the city of Buynaksk. All the detainees were later released, eyewitnesses have reported.
CTO regime lifted in Makhachkala May 08, 2015 23:56 The counterterrorist operation (CTO) regime, which was introduced in the city of Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan, on May 7, was cancelled in the evening today, on May 8.
Results of genetic examination in relation to massacre in Gyumri obtained May 08, 2015 22:52 DNA residues of the Russian serviceman Valery Permyakov, accused of killing the Avetisyan family in the city of Gyumri, were found on objects in the house of the massacred family. These are the results of the forensic genetic examination.
New ferry for crossing Kerch Strait arrives in "Kavkaz" Port May 08, 2015 20:13 The transport collapse at the Kerch ferry crossing, which promised to be a real nightmare for drivers, did not happen because of lower flow of tourists after bad weather forecasts. Besides, a new ferry boat will start working next week.
Coordinators of "Immortal Regiment" state high interest to action in Southern Russia May 08, 2015 19:50 With the transition to the federal level, the action "Immortal Regiment," within which people go to holiday parades on May 9 bearing photos of their relatives who participated in the Great Patriotic War, has aroused great interest in Southern Russia, coordinators of the action report.
Passport checks held in Grozny May 08, 2015 18:03 As reported by locals, in Grozny, power agents carried out the so-called "passport checks" on the eve of the Victory Day celebrations.