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.
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Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Father and son from Kabarda–Balkaria convicted for evading military service
The pair admitted to having evaded military service since August 2024.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine
‘He sold his soul’ — the North Caucasians going to war to make a living
Poverty and low wages make enlistment in Russia’s war in Ukraine a tempting offer for many in the North Caucasus.
North Ossetia–Alania
North Ossetia struck by at least 15 drones overnight
There were no injuries or damage, authorities claimed.
Kabarda–Balkaria
Kabarda–Balkaria resident fined for defacing pictures of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
Timur Stolnikov was fined ₽15,000 ($175) for his actions.
North Caucasus
Eight fined in North Caucasus for refusing to stand during Russia’s national anthem
The courts imposed an administrative fine of ₽2,000 ($25).
Reviews
Review | Tesnota — a taut portrait of Jewish diaspora life in the North Caucasus
This unsettling domestic drama is an admirable directorial debut from dissident Kabardian director Kantemir Balagov.
