The Kadyrov Family
Kadyrov showers family with state honours once again
Over 15 of Kadyrov’s relatives and associates were given awards, including five children.
 |  |  | ||
 |  |  |
Chechnya’s Culture Ministry said earlier this month that the Russian republic would issue restrictions on music slower than 80 bpm and faster than 116 bpm. At the time, the ministry stated that the Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov had instructed them to introduce the restrictions, however, last week, Kadyrov said that the restrictions were meant to be ‘recommendations’ for performers and composers of folk music in Chechnya.
This week, OC Media’s Luiza Mchedlishvili talks about Chechnya’s repression of musicians and culture, and musicologist Ben Wheeler breaks down the apparent contradictions of the new restrictions.
Read more:
Become a supporter at oc-media.org/support_us, or on Patreon.
Related Articles
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash
Azerbaijan says Russian air defence missile caused deadly plane crash
Azerbaijan’s accusation of Russian involvement marked a dramatic turn in the investigation.
North Ossetia–Alania
North Ossetia investigates shopping mall blast
An explosion rocked the Alania Mall shopping centre in North Ossetia on 25 December.
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash
Dozens killed after Azerbaijan Airlines flight from Baku to Grozny crashes in Kazakhstan
The flight was reportedly carrying 67 passengers and crew.
Most Popular
Subscribe to our newsletter
