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The North Caucasus Federal District has the lowest wine consumption in Russia
Society
The North Caucasus Federal District has the lowest wine consumption in Russia
26 August 2025

The republics of the North Caucasus demonstrate the lowest rates of sparkling wine consumption in Russia. In the first seven months of 2025, this figure did not exceed 0.2 liters per person in Ingushetia, Dagestan, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia, and Chechnya.

Memorial: A Married Couple Dies in a Car Accident in Chechnya Involving the Chairman of the Accounts Chamber
Society
Memorial: A Married Couple Dies in a Car Accident in Chechnya Involving the Chairman of the Accounts Chamber
26 August 2025

A tragic accident occurred in Grozny on July 20, in which a married couple died and their two children were seriously injured. According to human rights activists from Memorial, the culprit of the accident was Yasin Zakriev, the chairman of the Accounts Chamber of Chechnya and nephew of the head of the republic, Ramzan Kadyrov.

Abkhazia announces solution to gasoline shortage
Economy
Abkhazia announces solution to gasoline shortage
26 August 2025

The Abkhazian Ministry of Energy has announced stabilization of the situation with motor fuel in the region. The first batch of petroleum products purchased by local companies has been received and distributed among market participants.

Three subjects of the North Caucasus Federal District top the rating of Russian regions in terms of availability of utilities
Economy
Three subjects of the North Caucasus Federal District top the rating of Russian regions in terms of availability of utilities
25 August 2025

Ingushetia ranks first in Russia for the lowest share of household expenses on housing and communal services (HCS). According to Rosstat, in 2024, the average family in the republic spent only 4.6% of its income on HCS.

After a brawl on the border with Ingushetia, the authorities of North Ossetia ordered to close the entrances to the region
Society
After a brawl on the border with Ingushetia, the authorities of North Ossetia ordered to close the entrances to the region
25 August 2025

The authorities of North Ossetia are strengthening security measures in connection with the increasing number of cases of interethnic conflicts. After a major brawl between residents of Ingushetia and North Ossetia, which took place on August 24 in the area of ​​the Chermensky post, the head of the republic, Sergei Menyailo, instructed law enforcement agencies to close the entrances to the region if similar situations arise.

Religion
"Russian Community": now the entire DUM organization can be safely recognized as extremist
25 August 2025

Russian nationalists welcome the recognition of the dictionary "Islam in the North Caucasus" as extremist. Against the backdrop of this decision, the leader of the "Russian Community" organization Andrei Tkachuk stated that the activities of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Russia may also fall under the law.

В СИЗО Ингушетии и Ставрополья не хватает мест для задержанных
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В СИЗО Ингушетии и Ставрополья не хватает мест для задержанных
25 August 2025

Ингушетия и Ставропольский край вошли в число российских регионов, где не хватает мест в следственных изоляторах для задержанных. 

Crimean Tatar political prisoner placed in strict isolation conditions
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner placed in strict isolation conditions
25 August 2025

Crimean Tatar Eskender Abdulganiyev was sent to a single cell-type facility (SCH) for six months in a Kemerovo colony.

Georgia held events in honor of Ukraine's Independence Day
Politics
Georgia held events in honor of Ukraine's Independence Day
25 August 2025

In honor of Ukraine's Independence Day, Georgia expressed its solidarity with the country by holding numerous events in different cities.

KBR reports on the elimination of the consequences of the mudflow
Ecology
KBR reports on the elimination of the consequences of the mudflow
24 August 2025

The main work to eliminate the consequences of the mudflow has been completed in Tyrnyauz. The head of Kabardino-Balkaria Kazbek Kokov reported that utility and road services worked intensively, ultimately restoring the city's water, gas and electricity supplies.