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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.

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.

Prosecutor of Karachay–Cherkessia ‘fired over Arashukovs affair’

Aleksandr Tereshchenko was reportedly dismissed over his ties to the Arashukov family.

Prosecutor of Karachay–Cherkessia ‘fired over Arashukovs affair’

Aleksandr Tereshchenko was reportedly dismissed over his ties to the Arashukov family.

Russian senator for Karachay–Cherkessia arrested over double murder

Rauf Arashukov was arrested inside the Federation Council as members of his family were also arrested on corruption charges.

Russian senator for Karachay–Cherkessia arrested over double murder

Rauf Arashukov was arrested inside the Federation Council as members of his family were also arrested on corruption charges.

North Caucasus State Academy ‘illegally evicting’ families

Some former teachers and their families facing eviction from the local academy dormitories have lived there for over 30 years.

North Caucasus State Academy ‘illegally evicting’ families

Some former teachers and their families facing eviction from the local academy dormitories have lived there for over 30 years.

Circassians and Abaza in Karachay–Cherkessia appeal to Putin over ‘discrimination’

Three Circassian and Abaza organisations protested what they say is a disproportionate allocation of power amongst the republic’s ethnic groups.

Circassians and Abaza in Karachay–Cherkessia appeal to Putin over ‘discrimination’

Three Circassian and Abaza organisations protested what they say is a disproportionate allocation of power amongst the republic’s ethnic groups.

Russia’s North Caucasus: buried in gas debts

The Russian government has accused the North Caucasus of not paying their energy bills, but many locals say bills are beyond what they can afford.

Russia’s North Caucasus: buried in gas debts

By Aslan Urumov

The Russian government has accused the North Caucasus of not paying their energy bills, but many locals say bills are beyond what they can afford.

Ingush Mufti unexplainedly absent from North Caucasus Muftiate conference

Muftiates of all North Caucasus republics attended except Ingushetia whose Mufti has been in public conflict with the authorities since 2015.

Ingush Mufti unexplainedly absent from North Caucasus Muftiate conference

Muftiates of all North Caucasus republics attended except Ingushetia whose Mufti has been in public conflict with the authorities since 2015.

Relatives of slain public figures in Karachay–Cherkessia demand senator be brought to justice for ordering killings

Relatives of Fral Shebzukhov and Aslan Zhukov, gunned down in 2010, are protesting what they say is a deliberately stalled investigation.

Relatives of slain public figures in Karachay–Cherkessia demand senator be brought to justice for ordering killings

Relatives of Fral Shebzukhov and Aslan Zhukov, gunned down in 2010, are protesting what they say is a deliberately stalled investigation.

Protesters rally across North Caucasus against Russian pension reforms

Rallies in Cherkessk, Makhachkala, and Nalchik were organised by the regional branches of the Communist Party of Russia.

Protesters rally across North Caucasus against Russian pension reforms

Rallies in Cherkessk, Makhachkala, and Nalchik were organised by the regional branches of the Communist Party of Russia.