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A Stavropol resident was arrested for correspondence with the pro-Ukrainian
Human rights
A Stavropol resident was arrested for correspondence with the pro-Ukrainian "Russian Volunteer Corps"
2 June 2025

The Izobilnensky District Court of the Stavropol Territory arrested a local resident. He was accused of collaborating with the "Russian Volunteer Corps" - an organization operating in Ukraine that is recognized as banned in the Russian Federation.

The birth rate in the Karachay-Cherkessia Republic has been falling for the fifth year
Society
The birth rate in the Karachay-Cherkessia Republic has been falling for the fifth year
2 June 2025

In 2024, 4,399 children were born in Karachay-Cherkessia. This demographic indicator has been declining for the fifth year already.

Participant in the Russian-Chechen war asks to be transferred to a Chechen penal colony
Human rights
Participant in the Russian-Chechen war asks to be transferred to a Chechen penal colony
2 June 2025

A participant in the Russian-Chechen war, Doku Dzhantemirov, who was sentenced to life imprisonment, is seeking to be transferred to a Chechen penal colony, closer to his relatives. He is currently being held in the Polar Owl penal colony in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.

Three non-working days declared in Chechnya in connection with the celebration of Eid al-Adha
Religion
Three non-working days declared in Chechnya in connection with the celebration of Eid al-Adha
2 June 2025

June 6, 7 and 8, 2025 will be non-working days in Chechnya in honor of the holiday of Eid al-Adha (Eid al-Adha). This is stated in the decree of the head of the republic.

17-year-old native of Dagestan gets 8 years in prison for setting fire to military aircraft
Society
17-year-old native of Dagestan gets 8 years in prison for setting fire to military aircraft
1 June 2025

The Chelyabinsk Regional Court sentenced a 17-year-old native of the Dagestani city of Buinaksk to eight years in a correctional colony.

In Chechnya, the number of disabled people is twice the Russian average
Society
In Chechnya, the number of disabled people is twice the Russian average
1 June 2025

In the Chechen Republic, there are 171 people with disability status per 1,000 residents. This is more than twice the Russian average.

Georgian Prime Minister Comments on Entry into Force of
Politics
Georgian Prime Minister Comments on Entry into Force of "American" Version of Foreign Agent Law
1 June 2025

On May 31, the so-called "direct copy" of the American Foreign Agents Registration Act officially entered into force in Georgia, replacing the "Russian" version of the law "On Transparency of Foreign Influence". Let us recall that failure to comply with the requirements established by the new law, including the obligation to register as a foreign agent, entails criminal liability and punishment in the form of imprisonment for up to 5 years.

Crimean Tatar political prisoners transported thousands of kilometers from home
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoners transported thousands of kilometers from home
31 May 2025

Two Crimean Tatars, Ruslan Suleimanov and Timur Yalkabov, were transported to a penal colony in the Murmansk region. The transportation lasted 45 days.

The least number of smokers was found in Chechnya
Society
The least number of smokers was found in Chechnya
31 May 2025

The lowest prevalence of smoking among the regions of the Russian Federation was recorded in Chechnya: this bad habit is inherent in only 0.25 of the population. Next come Ingushetia (6.1%), Kabardino-Balkaria (10.3%), Karachay-Cherkessia (11.1%). These are the data of the Central Research Institute for the Organization and Informatization of Healthcare (TsNIIOIZ) of the Ministry of Health.

Tbilisi Court Replaces Bail with Arrest for Another Opposition Leader
Politics
Tbilisi Court Replaces Bail with Arrest for Another Opposition Leader
30 May 2025

The Tbilisi City Court has sentenced one of the leaders of the opposition coalition "For Change" Nika Melia to arrest for refusing to testify to the parliamentary commission investigating the alleged crimes of the previous authorities. This form of restraint replaced the previously appointed bail of 50 thousand lari ($18.3 thousand), which was not paid within the established deadline.