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.
Kadyrov announces dispatch of another detachment of volunteers to Ukraine October 21, 2022 23:45 Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has announced that a new group of volunteers had left for the zone of the special military operation.
Fashion show in Makhachkala turns into threats to organizers October 21, 2022 18:15 The organizers of the fashion show involving young men in effeminate images had no plans to disturb the "morality guardians" and risk their safety, but after the resonance in social networks, the participants and visitors of the show have faced threats, Svetlana Anokhina, a journalist, has informed.
Makhachkala residents bespeak authorities' support in their dispute with developer October 21, 2022 18:09 Residents of several apartment blocks in Makhachkala have recorded a video appeal to authorities asking them not to allow building another multi-storey building in their yard. The Mayoralty has assured that they will defend tenants' rights in court.
Head of Chechnya reports on his children's return to Grozny October 21, 2022 18:05 Ramzan Kadyrov has announced the return of his daughter and three sons to Chechnya after their voyage to the special operation zone.
Video of Kadyrov's talk to Ukrainian POWs sparks lawyers' questions October 21, 2022 17:55 If the video of the meeting of the head of Chechnya with Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) was recorded without their consent, then this violates the POWs' rights, and the transportation of them is unacceptable without the escort of the military police, lawyers pointed out.
Kadyrov claims that POWs were brought to Grozny by his children's decision October 21, 2022 17:50 Three Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) have been brought to Grozny by decision of the children of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov has informed.
Video about participation of Kadyrov’s sons in battle provokes ironic comments in social media October 20, 2022 23:55 The “Grozny” ChGTRK (State TV and Radio Broadcasting Company) posted a video report in which minor sons of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov are depicted staying in a trench. In their comments, social media users considered the video an element of PR steps for the leader of the republic.