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In Russia, a university professor insulted an Azerbaijani child based on her ethnicity
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In Russia, a university professor insulted an Azerbaijani child based on her ethnicity
25 April 2026

Yulia Volkova, a professor at Ural Federal University in Yekaterinburg, found herself at the center of a scandal over offensive remarks directed at an Azerbaijani child. After photos of her former student Rashad Agayev's family were published, she called his daughter "ugly" and made derogatory remarks about the appearance of children in Azerbaijani families.

NIYSO: Residents of Chechnya Are Being Detained Again
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NIYSO: Residents of Chechnya Are Being Detained Again
23 April 2026

According to the Chechen opposition movement NIYSO, a new wave of mass detentions and raids is underway in the republic. Reports of this are coming in from various districts of Chechnya.

A political prisoner from Simferopol complains of health problems
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A political prisoner from Simferopol complains of health problems
22 April 2026

Citizen journalist and activist Rustem Sheykhaliyev from Simferopol is experiencing serious health problems in Penal Colony No. 3 in the Amur Region, located 9,000 km from his home. According to his wife, Surie, he needs dental treatment and treatment for varicose veins. He takes medication to relieve leg pain, but also complains of hypertension and headaches.

A Chechen man stranded for months at Astana airport has been able to leave Kazakhstan
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A Chechen man stranded for months at Astana airport has been able to leave Kazakhstan
21 April 2026

Zelimkhan Murtazov, a native of Chechnya who spent nearly four months in the transit zone of Astana airport, has left Kazakhstan and flown to Armenia. This was reported by the publication "Vot Tak," citing his brother, Turpal.