Heads of the North Caucasus Federal District regions expressed condolences to the family of the late mufti

The leaders of the North Caucasus republics expressed condolences to the family of the late head of the North Caucasus Muslim Coordination Center (NCMCC) Ismail-haji Berdiev.

The 70-year-old chairman of the NCMCC died on the evening of August 5. Before his death, Berdiev fell into a coma due to complications from COVID, which he suffered in 2020.

Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov, Ingushetia: "Ismail-haji made an invaluable contribution to strengthening interfaith peace and harmony in the North Caucasus, to the spiritual education of youth."

Sergey Melikov, Dagestan: "The mufti was known and respected throughout the Muslim world as an authoritative spiritual leader and mentor with deep knowledge of man. Over the years of his dedicated work, Ismail-haji Alievich did much to preserve the best traditions of Muslim theology, <…>, and strengthen Islam as a religion of peace and creation."

Rashid Temrezov, Karachay-Cherkessia: "The wise and authoritative word of the spiritual leader always sounded loudly and strengthened the spirit of believers, contributed to the establishment of high moral and ethical human qualities and the revival of spirituality in society."

Kazbek Kokov, Kabardino-Balkaria: "Being an outstanding religious and public figure, enjoying well-deserved respect and great authority among people, Ismail-haji Berdiev devoted his entire life to serving Islam, the ideals of goodness and justice. <…> The memory of him will forever remain in our hearts."

Последние новости
Human Rights Activist: Mansur Movlaev's Kidnapped Parents Released
Human rights
Human Rights Activist: Mansur Movlaev's Kidnapped Parents Released
21 June 2026

The parents of activist Mansur Movlaev, previously kidnapped in Chechnya, have been released and returned home. This was reported by human rights activist Maxim Rudnev.
The search for Khizir Derbichev continues for seven days: divers and drones are involved
Society
The search for Khizir Derbichev continues for seven days: divers and drones are involved
21 June 2026

For seven days now, tens of thousands of volunteers from across the North Caucasus have been searching for little hero Khizir Derbichev, who was swept away by the powerful current of the Sunzha River near the village of Yandare in the Nazran District of Ingushetia. Despite fatigue, icy water, and challenging conditions, the men are carefully surveying the underwater area and the shoreline, searching under rocks, trees, and slabs.
Another victim of severe weather: a 15-year-old boy has been found dead after falling into a river in Karachay-Cherkessia
Society
Another victim of severe weather: a 15-year-old boy has been found dead after falling into a river in Karachay-Cherkessia
20 June 2026

The natural disaster that struck the North Caucasus and southern Russia continues to cause serious damage. Flooded homes, hail-destroyed crops, overturned ships, and human tragedies—the consequences of this unruly weather are becoming increasingly tangible.
Ingushetia, a fair was canceled to facilitate the search for a boy missing in a river
Society
Ingushetia, a fair was canceled to facilitate the search for a boy missing in a river
20 June 2026

Today, a planned weekend fair was canceled in the city of Sunzha, Ingushetia. The administration's press service explained that the decision was made to prevent traffic congestion and ensure the smooth operation of the task force coordinating the search for the missing boy.