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Co-chairman of Golos Grigory Melkonyants sentenced to five years
Human rights
Co-chairman of Golos Grigory Melkonyants sentenced to five years
14 May 2025

Moscow's Basmanny Court sentenced co-chairman of the movement for the protection of voters' rights Golos Grigory Melkonyants to five years in prison. He was found guilty of organizing the work of an "undesirable" organization.

Activists Announce Demolition of Century-Old Chechen Mosque in Aukha
Society
Activists Announce Demolition of Century-Old Chechen Mosque in Aukha
14 May 2025

After the demolition of an ancient Chechen mosque in Aktash-Aukh, Dagestan, the situation is approaching a "volcanic eruption" that has been smoldering for decades. The outraged call it blasphemy, a desecration of their shrines and cultural heritage, covered up by many years of administrative support from the state.
Instead of a Chechen mosque - an Avar parking lot

The case of a native of Dagestan for participation in the detachment of Shamil Basayev has been sent to court
Human rights
The case of a native of Dagestan for participation in the detachment of Shamil Basayev has been sent to court
14 May 2025

A criminal case has been sent to the Southern District Military Court against a native of Dagestan, Ibragim Magomedov. He is accused of attacking the republic in 1999 as part of a detachment led by field commanders Shamil Basayev and Khattab.

Премьер-министр Грузии написал письмо американским властям
Politics
Премьер-министр Грузии написал письмо американским властям
14 May 2025

Грузинский премьер Ираклий Кобахидзе обратился с открытым письмом к президенту США Дональду Трампу и вице-президенту Джей Ди Вэнсу. В нем он, среди прочего, выразил надежду на «искреннее противостояние» американских властей «Глубинному государству» (Deep State) и перезагрузку грузино-американских отношений.

A resident of Dagestan was convicted of tearing down red flags hung for Victory Day
Society
A resident of Dagestan was convicted of tearing down red flags hung for Victory Day
14 May 2025

The Supreme Court of Dagestan sentenced a 19-year-old resident of the Karabudakhkent district to correctional labor for six months. On May 11, 2024, he cut down 15 red flags hung on the streets for Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War with a knife and threw them on the ground.

In Dagestan, a case has been opened on the creation of a terrorist group in connection with an attack on police officers
Society
In Dagestan, a case has been opened on the creation of a terrorist group in connection with an attack on police officers
13 May 2025

The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for Dagestan has opened a criminal case under Part 1 of Article 205.4 of the Criminal Code (creation of a terrorist group) and Part 3 of Article 205 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (terrorist act) in connection with an attack on police officers.

Russian coat of arms without Orthodox crosses spotted at award ceremony for Kadyrov's son
Religion
Russian coat of arms without Orthodox crosses spotted at award ceremony for Kadyrov's son
13 May 2025

During the award ceremony for 17-year-old Adam Kadyrov on the territory of the OMON unit "Akhmat-Grozny", Orthodox crosses disappeared from the coat of arms of the Russian Federation hanging on the wall. They were "removed" from the crowns.

Three cities to be renamed in Chechnya
Society
Three cities to be renamed in Chechnya
13 May 2025

The Commission on Legislative Activity of the Government of the Russian Federation supported the parliamentary initiative of Chechnya to rename three settlements.

A Georgian oppositionist who supports Ukraine will be tried in Russia
Human rights
A Georgian oppositionist who supports Ukraine will be tried in Russia
13 May 2025

A criminal case against Irakli Khufeniya has been submitted to the Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don. The Georgian citizen was an active participant in the protests in his country and a member of the opposition party "United National Movement".

Kadyrov's son received a new award
Politics
Kadyrov's son received a new award
13 May 2025

17-year-old Adam Kadyrov was awarded again - he received a commemorative medal for the 25th anniversary of the OMON "Akhmat-Grozny". On the occasion of the event, a ceremonial parade was held on the territory of the unit.