Category: North Caucasus Monitor

Introduction The past two weeks in the North Caucasus were relatively calm, with no major incidents reported. The republics are preparing for the upcoming elections in Russia, while pressure on Circassian activists continues. Here are the main developments from the past two weeks. Adyghea The Adygea regional branch of “Yunarmiya,” a youth organisation backed by…

Introduction The last two weeks of July were relatively calm in the North Caucasus. There were no major Ukrainian drone strikes or significant damage reported during this period. Circassian activists continue to face pressure from local law enforcement, while a new campaign against witchcraft and occultism has emerged in Ingushetia. Here are the main developments…

Introduction Several important events have taken place in the North Caucasus over the past two weeks. A conference on Circassian issues held in Azerbaijan’s town of Shusha has once again brought the Circassian question to the international level. Meanwhile, the second marriage of Ramzan Kadyrov’s son has prompted renewed speculation regarding succession and the future…

The last two weeks of June were marked in the North Caucasus by an unprecedented mobilisation to search for a missing eight-year-old Ingush boy who was swept away while rescuing his friend from the Sunzha River. Tens of thousands of volunteers from across the region took part in the search operation, making it one of…

The past two weeks in the North Caucasus have been relatively calm in terms of major political developments. The Republic of Ingushetia experienced flooding that caused damage to residential properties and required ongoing recovery efforts. In Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Circassian activists expressed concern over recent constitutional amendments. Meanwhile, land disputes in and around Makhachkala continue, reflecting…

Introduction The most significant date in the North Caucasus in the past two weeks was 21 May, a day of profound historical significance for the Circassian people. On 21 May 1864, the final battle of the Russo–Caucasian War took place, in the area of present-day Sochi, between Russian forces and Circassian resistance fighters. Russia’s victory…

Introduction The past two weeks in the North Caucasus were largely shaped by Victory Day celebrations. Local authorities implemented preventive security measures, including restrictions on mobile internet access, in an effort to protect their republics from potential Ukrainian drone strikes. At the same time, regional administrations continued efforts to address the consequences of the devastating…

Introduction The most significant development in the North Caucasus over the past two weeks was the appointment of a new acting head of Dagestan. The new administration is expected to strengthen the Kremlin’s control over the republic and further consolidate federal influence in the region. At the same time, all North Caucasian republics have been…

Introduction The first two weeks of April were not marked by major developments in the North Caucasus. The most notable events were the aftermath of the flooding in Chechnya and Dagestan, as well as ongoing speculation regarding the possible resignation of the head of Dagestan, Sergei Melikov. The war in Ukraine also continued to affect…