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Review | In the Mountains. He — a comedic ode to the Caucasus mountains
Balkar director Said Tolgurov’s second film works to ground the viewer through the breathtaking, mountain landscape of Kabarda–Balkaria.
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When the night glows, the Circassian New Year begins
The Circassian New Year, once an important occasion marking the beginning of spring, has resurfaced — but does it have a place in today’s society?
Circassians
Circassian activist from Adygea sentenced to 11 years on terrorism charges
The Council of United Circassia is considered to be a terrorist organisation by Russia.
Kabarda–Balkaria
Balkar activist fined for offensive content about Circassians
A linguistic examination found elements of incitement to ethnic hatred in Balkar activist Khadis Tetuev’s work.
Kabarda–Balkaria
Circassian Coordinating Council dissolved in Nalchik due to ‘obstruction’ by authorities
The initiative to dissolve the Council came from the organisation itself, due to persistent obstruction by local authorities.
Kabarda–Balkaria
Circassian blogger Khasan Matuev detained in Turkey, faces extradition to Russia
Matuev was detained in a migrant centre and could face extradition to Russia, where he has been wanted since 2013.
Circassians
Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko charged again
Activist and head of the Circassian rights group Khabze has been charged with drug possession, after a previous charge was withdrawn pending further investigation. The new indictment was brought against Kochesoko on 20 February. In June 2019, Martin Kochesoko was detained along with two other social activists from the Khabze in the Russian Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria. Police report that they found a package of drugs in the car the three activists were travelling in. The two others w
