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Kadyrov says restrictions to music tempo were ‘just recommendations’

A week earlier, Chechnya’s government announced that music in the republic would have to conform to specific criteria by 1 June. 

Kadyrov says restrictions to music tempo were ‘just recommendations’

A week earlier, Chechnya’s government announced that music in the republic would have to conform to specific criteria by 1 June. 

Podcast | Is Chechnya banning lezginka?

Luiza Mchedlishvili and musicologist Ben Wheeler talk about Chechnya’s restriction of ‘fast’ and ‘slow’ music.

Podcast | Is Chechnya banning lezginka?

Luiza Mchedlishvili and musicologist Ben Wheeler talk about Chechnya’s restriction of ‘fast’ and ‘slow’ music.

Chechnya bans ‘fast and slow’ music

In Chechnya, restrictions have been introduced on the speed of music and dance.

Chechnya bans ‘fast and slow’ music

In Chechnya, restrictions have been introduced on the speed of music and dance.

Kadyrov’s son instructs authorities to track down and ‘educate’ people who violate Chechen traditions online

Youth Affairs Minister Akhmat Kadyrov has instructed his ministry to ‘educate’ people who violate Chechen norms.

Kadyrov’s son instructs authorities to track down and ‘educate’ people who violate Chechen traditions online

Youth Affairs Minister Akhmat Kadyrov has instructed his ministry to ‘educate’ people who violate Chechen norms.

Chechen soldiers appear to attack Russian military police in occupied Ukraine

Members of the Vostok-Akhmat battalion attacked a military police officer during a document check.

Chechen soldiers appear to attack Russian military police in occupied Ukraine

Members of the Vostok-Akhmat battalion attacked a military police officer during a document check.

Kadyrov offers Ukrainian POWs in exchange for lifting US sanctions on family

In a post after his announcement, Kadyrov claimed that he had been ‘trolling’ the US.

Kadyrov offers Ukrainian POWs in exchange for lifting US sanctions on family

In a post after his announcement, Kadyrov claimed that he had been ‘trolling’ the US.

Chechen security forces ‘threaten to kill’ families of Telegram channel admins

Chechen security forces reportedly threatened to murder the male relatives of people running an opposition Telegram channel. 

Chechen security forces ‘threaten to kill’ families of Telegram channel admins

Chechen security forces reportedly threatened to murder the male relatives of people running an opposition Telegram channel. 

Poison, pills, or poor angles: what’s behind the rumours surrounding Kadyrov’s health?

For months, rumours have suggested that Ramzan Kadyrov is gravely ill, facing the consequences of either a drug addiction or of poisoning. 

Poison, pills, or poor angles: what’s behind the rumours surrounding Kadyrov’s health?

By Luiza Mchedlishvili

For months, rumours have suggested that Ramzan Kadyrov is gravely ill, facing the consequences of either a drug addiction or of poisoning. 

Chechen man convicted in Politkovskaya assassination pardoned after fighting in Ukraine

One of those accused of murdering Anna Politkovskaya was released early due to his participation in the war in Ukraine.

Chechen man convicted in Politkovskaya assassination pardoned after fighting in Ukraine

One of those accused of murdering Anna Politkovskaya was released early due to his participation in the war in Ukraine.

Security forces ‘detain dozens’ in raid on Chechen village

Chechen security services raided the village of Kadi-Yurt on Wednesday afternoon, with the reasons for the raid not made public. 

Security forces ‘detain dozens’ in raid on Chechen village

Chechen security services raided the village of Kadi-Yurt on Wednesday afternoon, with the reasons for the raid not made public. 

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