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Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko charged again

The Circassian activist and head of the public organisation Khabze was charged with possession of narcotics.

Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko charged again

The Circassian activist and head of the public organisation Khabze was charged with possession of narcotics.

Russian ambassador to Turkey provokes anger over Circassian conquest comments

Ambassador Aleksey Yerkhov said the Russian expulsion into Circassia and subsequent ethnic cleansing was a ‘beautiful legend’.

Russian ambassador to Turkey provokes anger over Circassian conquest comments

Ambassador Aleksey Yerkhov said the Russian expulsion into Circassia and subsequent ethnic cleansing was a ‘beautiful legend’.

Voice | ‘Help comes from those who themselves need help’

Eighty-six year-old Syrian refugee Shaziya Nukh has found nothing but poverty and isolation in Kabardino-Balkaria, the land of her ancestors.

Voice | ‘Help comes from those who themselves need help’

Eighty-six year-old Syrian refugee Shaziya Nukh has found nothing but poverty and isolation in Kabardino-Balkaria, the land of her ancestors.

Five acquitted in Karachay-Cherkessia over photo in support of Kochesoko

The five local residents were accused of holding an illegal rally for taking a group photo holding placards in front of the Government House.

Five acquitted in Karachay-Cherkessia over photo in support of Kochesoko

The five local residents were accused of holding an illegal rally for taking a group photo holding placards in front of the Government House.

Trial begins in Kabardino-Balkaria over ‘extremism’ in Balkar newspaper

The article in question was about ethnic clashes between Kabardians and Balkars near the village of Kyondelen.

Trial begins in Kabardino-Balkaria over ‘extremism’ in Balkar newspaper

The article in question was about ethnic clashes between Kabardians and Balkars near the village of Kyondelen.

Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko released on bail as defence claims rigged witness testimonies

Kochesoko’s defence insists that drugs were planted on him and witnesses gave false testimonies.

Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko released on bail as defence claims rigged witness testimonies

Kochesoko’s defence insists that drugs were planted on him and witnesses gave false testimonies.

Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko transferred to house arrest 

The leader of local Circassian youth group Khabze is on trial on drug charges he insists are fabricated.

Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko transferred to house arrest 

The leader of local Circassian youth group Khabze is on trial on drug charges he insists are fabricated.

Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko arrested in Kabardino-Balkaria on drugs charges

Activists insist he is being framed for his criticism of the authorities.

Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko arrested in Kabardino-Balkaria on drugs charges

Activists insist he is being framed for his criticism of the authorities.

Police ‘crack down’ on Circassian Flag Day celebration in Kabardino-Balkaria

Local activists say police prevented drivers with Circassian flags from entering the capital Nalchik.

Police ‘crack down’ on Circassian Flag Day celebration in Kabardino-Balkaria

Local activists say police prevented drivers with Circassian flags from entering the capital Nalchik.

Opinion | In Russia, calling yourself a Circassian is always a political stance

As Russia’s 2020 census approaches, a campaign for Circassians to label themselves as Circassians has breathed new life into the nationalist movement.

Opinion | In Russia, calling yourself a Circassian is always a political stance

By Andzor Kabard

As Russia’s 2020 census approaches, a campaign for Circassians to label themselves as Circassians has breathed new life into the nationalist movement.