In South Ossetia, local resident killed by anti-personnel mine May 20, 2015 10:54 One of the victims affected by the explosion of a mine in the vicinity of Tskhinvali died. The second victim is under the supervision of doctors.
Singers from Armenia, Georgia and Russia enter the "Eurovision" final May 20, 2015 01:37 In Vienna, the song contest "Eurovision" has determined its first finalists. Of 16 countries, only 10, including Armenia, Georgia, and Russia, will be presented in the next phase of the song contest.
In Buynaksk, mosque-goers released from police May 20, 2015 00:24 In the Dagestani town of Buynaksk, all the mosque-goers detained on May 18 have been released from the GOVD (City Interior Division) at night of May 19.
In Makhachkala, journalists granted awards in memory of Khadjimurad Kamalov May 19, 2015 23:58 Today, Makhachkala has hosted the ceremony of awarding prizes in memory of Dagestani journalist Khadjimurad Kamalov. The first place in the nomination "Journalist of the Year" went to Pavel Kanygin, a journalist of the newspaper "Novaya Gazeta".
Relatives of Dagestani resident Zamir Pashaev report on his kidnapping May 19, 2015 23:35 Relatives of Zamir Pashaev, a resident of Derbent, a staff member of the "RZhD" (Russian Railways), have reported on his kidnapping. According to the police, Zamir Pashaev was never brought to the Derbent GOVD (City Interior Division).
Darya Polyudova released after 10-day arrest May 19, 2015 22:43 Darya Polyudova, a Krasnodar activist, has served her administrative arrest. When she left the detention facility in the Cossack village of Poltavskaya, the woman claimed she had not been given a certificate of discharge.
In Dagestan, man killed in shootout May 19, 2015 21:35 In Dagestani Izberbash, a man suspected of opening fire on policeman is killed.
Policeman shelled on Makhachkala-Buynaksk road May 19, 2015 19:47 A policeman, who was found with four gunshot wounds on the Makhachkala-Buynaksk road, died at the Makhachkala hospital.
Law enforcers carry out targeted checks in CTO area in Dagestan May 19, 2015 18:14 In the village of Ikra of the Kurakh District of Dagestan, law enforcers inspect some houses. This was reported by a local resident. According to the head of the village administration, no one has been detained, and the situation remains calm.
Arsen Gadjibekov's brother confirms threats voiced by Said Amirov against Arsen May 19, 2015 16:21 Ruslan Gadjibekov, the victim in the case against Said Amirov, the former Mayor of Makhachkala, has claimed at the trial that he remembers the defendant's threats voiced against his brother, investigator Arsen Gadjibekov, who was killed in Dagestan.
In Chechnya, marriage of man and minor girl raises debates about polygamy May 19, 2015 15:26 At the State Duma, MPs debate on the introduction of responsibility for polygamy, and the authorities of Chechnya talk of the possibility of the legalization of such a family order as polygamy within the framework of Sharia. The topic has become urgent as a result of the recent sensational weddings of the police chief in Grozny.
Russian soldiers detain shepherd in conflict zone between Georgia and South Ossetia May 19, 2015 08:53 A shepherd from the Georgian village of Adzvi disappeared not far from the dividing line between the Gori District of Georgia and South Ossetia. According to the Georgian side, the man has been detained by Russian border guards.
Residents of North Ossetia sentenced for arms trafficking May 19, 2015 08:02 In North Ossetia, the court has recognized four residents of the Alagir District guilty of smuggling and selling weapons to Kabardino-Balkaria. According to investigators, the men sold grenade launchers, submachine guns, pistols, and ammunition.
Residents of Buynaksk report on mass detentions of mosque-goers May 19, 2015 06:15 In the town of Buynaksk, witnesses report on mass detention of mosque-goers. According to a source in the GOVD (City Interior Division), all the detainees will be released after verification of their IDs.
Resident of Dagestan detained on suspicion of aiding and abetting militants May 18, 2015 23:58 The police have detained a resident of the Khasavyurt District of Dagestan on suspicion of aiding and abetting members of the armed underground.
State Duma treats request for investigation into Boris Nemtsov's murder as informal May 18, 2015 19:23 The appeal made by MP Dmitry Gudkov with a request to initiate a parliamentary investigation into the murder of Boris Nemtsov cannot be considered an official request, since signatures of 90 MPs were not collected. This was stated by the Duma Committee on Constitutional Law and State Construction.
Investigators decide not to interrogate Ramzan Kadyrov in Nemtsov's murder case May 18, 2015 16:45 Investigators still do not plan to question Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov in the case of the murder of politician Boris Nemtsov, the "Interfax" reports with reference to a source. According to an advocate of the Boris Nemtsov's family members, no official response has been received yet from the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF).
Militants do not confirm their involvement in killing forester in Dagestan May 18, 2015 14:05 Members of the armed underground were not involved in the murder of a forester, after which law enforcers initiated a special operation in the two districts of Dagestan. This was announced by supporters of militants.
On May 11-17, at least one person fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus May 18, 2015 12:40 During the week of May 11-17, 2015, at least one person was killed in armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. No wounded were reported. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Elena Milashina's actions concerning Guchigov's wedding contain no crime elements May 18, 2015 12:05 Journalist Elena Milashina has become well-known due to her highlighting of the situation with the wedding of the chief of the Nozhai-Yurt ROVD (District Interior Division) and a 17-year-old girl. The calls of the Chechen authorities to prosecute journalist Elena Milashina have no sufficient grounds. This opinion has been expressed by experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".