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Rosstat denies the data on Chechnya in the rating of quality of life.
Economy
Rosstat denies the data on Chechnya in the rating of quality of life.
11 February 2023

The Chechen authorities reported that according to the research of the State Agency of Strategic Initiatives, the republic took the eighth place in terms of quality of life. The rating is based on population surveys. Rosstat data look different.

The Muslims of the Russian Federation provide assistance to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
Society
The Muslims of the Russian Federation provide assistance to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
11 February 2023

Russian Muslims donated more than 150 million rubles to charitable foundations to help those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The Chechens of Azerbaijan are also providing humanitarian assistance.
 

Russian troops launched an offensive on the border of Lugansk and Kharkov regions
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Russian troops launched an offensive on the border of Lugansk and Kharkov regions
10 February 2023

The Russian army launched an offensive on the border of the Lugansk and Kharkov regions. An air raid alert was declared in all regions of Ukraine, Kharkov, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions were shelled.

The European Court of Human Rights ordered the payment of compensation to the participants of the Natalia Estemirov memorial campaign in Moscow.
Human rights
The European Court of Human Rights ordered the payment of compensation to the participants of the Natalia Estemirov memorial campaign in Moscow.
10 February 2023

The European Court awarded compensation for moral and material damage ranging from 1,000 to 3,900 euros to 59 Russians detained for participating in various actions and rallies. One of the applicants is a member of the Council of the CSDH «Memorial» Alexander Cherkasov, who was detained on July 15, 2019 in memory of Natalia Estemirov.

The majority of Azerbaijanis identified the Russian Federation as the main threat.
Society
The majority of Azerbaijanis identified the Russian Federation as the main threat.
10 February 2023

Agora Analytical Collective conducted a survey among Azerbaijani youth aged between 18 and 35. They were asked about national security and allies.

A Crimean Tatar political prisoner suffering from serious illnesses died in a Russian remand centre.
Human rights
A Crimean Tatar political prisoner suffering from serious illnesses died in a Russian remand centre.
10 February 2023

A 60-year-old political prisoner, Crimean Tatar Cemil Gafarov, died in Novocherkassk prison. He was consistently denied a medical examination. 

Commander of the Crimean Tatar battalion: «We must return to the peninsula our history».
History
Commander of the Crimean Tatar battalion: «We must return to the peninsula our history».
10 February 2023

The Russian authorities want to leave no trace of the presence of the Crimean Tatars in Crimea. This was stated by the commander of the «Crimea» battalion, Isa Akayev.

North Caucasus: Chechnya leads the SFD in housing commissioning.
Economy
North Caucasus: Chechnya leads the SFD in housing commissioning.
10 February 2023

In 2022, the most significant introduction of housing in the CSFR increased in Chechnya - twice. Over 2 million square meters were built in the republic. However, almost all volumes fall on individual houses. Mostly they are built by the residents themselves, not companies. 

The President of Georgia expressed surprise by the ruling party’s pro-Russian statement.
Politics
The President of Georgia expressed surprise by the ruling party’s pro-Russian statement.
10 February 2023

The reports of the leaders of the ruling party «Georgian Dream» contradict the pro-European course of Georgia, go in unison with Russia and are defeatist. This was stated by President Salome Zurabishvili.

Kadyrov awarded himself the title “father of the nation”
Society
Kadyrov awarded himself the title “father of the nation”
9 February 2023

On February 9, the Chechen parliament unanimously approved amendments to the Constitution of the republic, according to which the head of the region began to be called “mekhk-da,” which literally translates from Chechen as “father of the region,” but in this context is used to mean “father of the people.” In addition, an addition was made to the Basic Law of Chechnya that the head is the guarantor of the “rights and freedoms of man and citizen” in the region and is responsible for territorial integrity and the maintenance of peace and harmony.