The human rights defender called the apologies of the Nalchik resident through the newspaper a precedent.
The publication in "Kabardino-Balkarian Truth" of the apologies of Nalchik resident Eldar Aloev, accused of preparing a terrorist act, became the first such case in the republic, noted human rights defender Zaur Shokuev. The special status of Chechnya, where public apologies have become widespread, may encourage leaders of other regions to adopt and develop this practice, believes human rights activist Svetlana Gannushkina*.