Volgograd townspeople lay flowers at monument to victims of political repressions October 31, 2021 11:11 On October 30, residents of Volgograd, individually and in small groups, laid flowers at the monument to repressed people and read out their names.
Analysts pointed to risks of severe sentence to Vadim Cheldiev October 30, 2021 18:06 Vadim Cheldiev, an Ossetian opera singer, who is accused of organizing riots in Vladikavkaz, may be harshly sentenced by the court. In this way, authorities hope to prevent a rise of protest sentiments amid roughening restrictions on coronavirus, the analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.
Georgian authorities and opposition blame each other of election provocations October 30, 2021 16:02 Several skirmishes have broken out during local elections in Batumi and Zugdidi. Members of the ruling "Georgian Dream" Party and the opposition have exchanged accusations of trying to interfere with observers' work.
Observers in Tbilisi point to low voter turnout October 30, 2021 15:16 The second round of elections in the Gldani District of Tbilisi began with a lower voter turnout than the first round, observers have noted.
Izberbash: case on purchase of unfit housing for orphans reaches court October 30, 2021 12:20 The criminal case about the purchase by an official from the city administration of apartments unfit for living intended for orphans has been sent to the court. While the case was being investigated, the administration provided the orphans with comfortable housing.
Elista City Court fines activist Erdnieva for solo picket October 30, 2021 12:06 The Elista City Court has ruled to fine Valentina Erdnieva, an activist of the Congress of the Oirat-Kalmyk People, by 20,000 roubles for her solo pickets in the city centre.
Relatives demand to punish those guilty of death of arrested Volgograd resident October 30, 2021 08:48 The suspect-figurant of the extortion case committed suicide in one of Volgograd SIZOs (pre-trial prisons). Igor Nagavkin, a rights defender, who was contacted by the victim's relatives, did not rule out that he had been beaten up.
Video control over tests for maroon berets follows scandal with Chechen law enforcers October 30, 2021 08:36 In Kuban (Krasnodar Territory), tests were held for the right to wear maroon berets, which for the first time were accompanied by video broadcast. This novelty is explained by an attempt to avoid frauds when passing tests after the incident with candidates from Chechnya, the military analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.
Mother of killed prisoner criticizes administration of penal colony in Vladikavkaz October 29, 2021 21:24 The murder of prisoner Albert Yuldashev became possible because of gross violations of the regime in the Vladikavkaz penal colony, his mother claims. The woman believes that her son was taken to hospital too late after being stabbed.
In Moscow Region, court sentences policemen for killing a native of Dagestan October 29, 2021 21:09 Three former policemen are sentenced to 7-9 years of imprisonment in a case on the death of Sulli Yunusilau, a father of two-time MMA world champion Magomed Yunusilau. The Orekhovo-Zuevo City Court also awarded compensation for moral damage in the amount of 600,000 roubles.
Saakashvili refuses medical assistance again October 29, 2021 18:36 Mikhail Saakashvili, who is continuing his hunger strike in prison, again refused to consult with doctors and take medication. The former Georgian president has the right to commit suicide, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili notes.
In Kizlyar, tightening of anti-COVID measures provokes a strike of minibus drivers October 29, 2021 18:24 In Kizlyar, drivers of minibuses went on strike. They protest against fines that could be imposed on them when their passengers fail to comply with the mask regime.
Two Georgian citizens detained in South Ossetia October 29, 2021 14:07 The Georgian citizens were detained near the village of Lopani on South-Ossetian border, the Georgian State Security Service (SSS) has informed.
Kadyrov's representative arrested in Saint Petersburg on drug charges October 29, 2021 13:07 Islam Khizriev, the head of the Chechen mission in the Russian North-Western Federal District (NWFD), detained in St. Petersburg on suspicion of possession of drugs, was placed under house arrest until December 25.
Saakashvili agrees to doctors' help October 29, 2021 12:23 The administration of the prison, where Mikheil (Mikhail) Saakashvili is serving his prison term, satisfied his demands and returned the opportunity to fully communicate with his advocates, as a result of which he agreed to give medical tests.
Baku analysts assess Erdogan's visit to Fizuli October 29, 2021 12:11 The Turkish President's visit to Fuzuli and other territories over which Azerbaijan gained control after the autumn war of 2020 became a demonstration of Ankara's growing influence in the region, the analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.
Mitsaeva treats her return to Chechnya as unresolved October 29, 2021 08:48 Despite the permit received from Ramzan Kadyrov, Rubati Mitsaeva, an emigrant, said that she had not yet agreed on her return to Chechnya.
MoJ toughens Saakashvili's communication with visitors October 29, 2021 01:42 A solid glass wall has been installed in the meeting room of the Rustavi Prison, where Mikheil (Mikhail) Saakashvili, the third president of Georgia, communicates with his visitors. Saakashvili said that he can no longer exchange documents with his advocates. The Georgia's Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has explained the new restrictions by the fight against coronavirus.
Four soldiers injured in Armenia October 28, 2021 21:12 Four militaries were injured because of careless handling of ammunition, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Armenia reported.
Court refuses to return Cheldiev’s case to prosecutor’s office October 28, 2021 21:00 Today, the Rostov Regional Court has found the absence of a motive in a case against Ossetian opera singer Vadim Cheldiev as insufficient grounds to suspend the trial.