Chechnya
Religious school in Chechnya forced to shut down after underage teacher beat pupils
The ‘teacher' seen hitting children with a stick turned out to be a 17-year-old with no formal qualifications.
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Ingushetia
Two hospitalised after shooting in Ingushetia
An online dispute, reportedly over religion, led to the gunfight.
Caucasus Datablog
Datablog | How do Georgians perceive women’s sexual freedom?
Since 2013, Georgians have overall become more accepting of women having pre-marital sex and having a child outside of wedlock.
Chechnya
Orthodox activists reconcile with Chechen Akhmat commander following spat with priest
They came to demand an apology from Alaudinov, but eventually deemed he was a ‘friend of Orthodox Christians’.
Chechnya
Chechnya’s Alaudinov criticises Sochi priest over Islamophobic remarks
A commander of Chechen special forces has drawn attention to a sermon by a Russian Orthodox priest in which he made critical remarks about Muslims.
Chechnya
Council of muftis to discuss demolition of historic Chechen mosque in Daghestan
The planned council was announced by Chechen Mufti Salah Mezhiev.
