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Ingushetia challenges North Ossetian proposal to seize land

The proposal has led to public outcry in Ingushetia.

Ingushetia challenges North Ossetian proposal to seize land

The proposal has led to public outcry in Ingushetia.

Little change after regional elections across North Caucasus

The United Russia party won a majority of seats across the North Caucasus, while not a single current MP lost their seat.

Little change after regional elections across North Caucasus

The United Russia party won a majority of seats across the North Caucasus, while not a single current MP lost their seat.

‘No-one was held accountable’: Beslan, 20 years later

Twenty years after the Beslan School Siege, many of its victims continue to seek accountability from Russia’s leaders, who appear determined to ignore their calls. 

‘No-one was held accountable’: Beslan, 20 years later

By Elizaveta Chukharova

Twenty years after the Beslan School Siege, many of its victims continue to seek accountability from Russia’s leaders, who appear determined to ignore their calls. 

Podcast | The Beslan siege: 20 years on

Beslan survivor Zalina Bogazova and Ossetian political journalist Rooslán Totrov remember the siege of Beslan and its consequences.

Podcast | The Beslan siege: 20 years on

Beslan survivor Zalina Bogazova and Ossetian political journalist Rooslán Totrov remember the siege of Beslan and its consequences.

Putin visits the North Caucasus 

The visit to Chechnya and North Ossetia was reportedly the Russian president’s first in over a decade. 

Putin visits the North Caucasus 

The visit to Chechnya and North Ossetia was reportedly the Russian president’s first in over a decade. 

Voice | Growing up queer in the North Caucasus

Intimidation and isolation defined Eric’s experience of growing up as a queer person in the North Caucasus, but his experiences now drive his work to help others.

Voice | Growing up queer in the North Caucasus

Intimidation and isolation defined Eric’s experience of growing up as a queer person in the North Caucasus, but his experiences now drive his work to help others.

Russia’s chief hitman or chief philanthropist?

Despite the trail of bodies he left in his wake, some believe that South Ossetian gang leader Aslan ‘Jacko’ Gagiyev’s crimes were all for the greater good.

Russia’s chief hitman or chief philanthropist?

By Elizaveta Chukharova

Despite the trail of bodies he left in his wake, some believe that South Ossetian gang leader Aslan ‘Jacko’ Gagiyev’s crimes were all for the greater good.

Coffins from Ukraine in the North Caucasus

Whether mobilised, voluntary recruits, or deployed from prison, news of fighters from the North Caucasus often comes only once their coffins return home. 

Coffins from Ukraine in the North Caucasus

By Elizaveta Chukharova

Whether mobilised, voluntary recruits, or deployed from prison, news of fighters from the North Caucasus often comes only once their coffins return home. 

North Ossetian troops in Ukraine ‘bullied and beaten’ by commander

Footage of a mobilised soldier from North Ossetia being beaten and verbally abused have spread on social media.

North Ossetian troops in Ukraine ‘bullied and beaten’ by commander

Footage of a mobilised soldier from North Ossetia being beaten and verbally abused have spread on social media.

North Ossetian jailed for femicide allegedly released to fight in Ukraine

A North Ossetian serving a 16-year sentence for the murder of his ex-wife is alleged to have been sent to Ukraine as part of a Russian army regiment.

North Ossetian jailed for femicide allegedly released to fight in Ukraine

A North Ossetian serving a 16-year sentence for the murder of his ex-wife is alleged to have been sent to Ukraine as part of a Russian army regiment.