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Mar 04 2010, 23:50; CK correspondent
Igor Kuznetsov: Yazidis and Kurmanches in Krasnodar Territory receive Russian passports
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The situation with the Yazidis and Kurmanches, living in the Krasnodar Territory, who were long refused by local authorities of any documents, is gradually becoming better. By today, only no more than 20 percent of them still have Soviet documents, and this figure goes down step by step. The "Caucasian Knot" correspondent learnt about it from the interview he took from Igor Kuznetsov, associate professor of the division of archaeology, ethnology of ancient and medieval history of the Kuban State University and one of the founders of the Centre of Caucasian-Pontic Studies.
South Federal District, Russia, Krasnodar region
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Mar 03 2010, 23:10; CK correspondent
Moscow hosts photo exhibition about Yazidis and Kurds living in southern Russia
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On March 1-14, the Andrei Sakharov Museum and Public Centre in Moscow holds a photo exhibition by Yuri Ivaschenko entitled "The Eradicated", presenting a series of documentary photos about two nationalities living in the south of Russia - Yazidis and Batumi Kurds-Kurmanches.
Krasnodar region, South Federal District, Russia
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BERG...man. See below selective translations from the posts of Caucasian Knot's bloggers. See more in the Russian version :
NATO exercises of in Vasiani and Putin's revelations on Georgian democracy.
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BERG...man. See below selective translations from the posts of Caucasian Knot's bloggers. See more in the Russian version :
The Patriarchy interferes and calls; it was all clear with it long ago! Misha, having released the detainees; this test has failed, and it's my great, GREAT! pity:-(
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Gorgud, Azerbaijan, Baku. See below selective translations from the posts of Caucasian Knot's bloggers. See more in the Russian version :
Will they really succeed? Azerbaijan can do without imprisoning journalists
Feb 26 2010, 22:00
Evkurov: Islamic complex in Magas should consolidate Ingush society
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The large Islamic complex to be erected in the city of Magas, where the main object will be the Cathedral Mosque capable to house 8000 believers, will also comprise the Islamic University for 300 students, a students' hostel, a building of the Republic's Spiritual Department of Moslems, a hotel and a "Khalyal" shopping centre. This was reported by President Yunus-Bek Evkurov.
North-Caucasian Federal District, Ingushetia
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Feb 25 2010, 20:30; CK correspondent
Khloponin: Northern Caucasus needs programme of cultural development
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A cultural programme will promote changes in the image of Northern Caucasus and in the attitude to the region, said Alexander Khloponin, Plenipotentiary of Russian President in the North-Caucasian Federal District (NCFD), at the meeting in Vladikavkaz with members of the creative unions and religious organizations.
North Osetia - Alania, North Caucasus, North-Caucasian Federal District
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Feb 23 2010, 23:40
National sight of pride desecrated in Karachai-Circassia
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A criminal case has been opened in Karachai-Circassia on the fact of desecration by unidentified persons of the national sight - Karachai Boulder.
North-Caucasian Federal District, Karachaevo-Cherkesia
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Feb 19 2010, 23:30; CK correspondent
Photo exhibition "Northern Caucasus - on Road of Changes" opened in Dagestan
| Makhachkala has opened an exhibition "Northern Caucasus - on Road of Changes" showing works of photographers from Dagestan, Ingushetia, North Ossetia, Chechnya and other regions. After Makhachkala, the exhibition will go to Nazran, Grozny and Vladikavkaz. |
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Feb 18 2010, 23:40; CK correspondent
Rostov to hold charitable action of International Film Festival "Stalker"
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In the period from February 25 to March 1, the Don State Public Library of Rostov-on-Don will host a charitable action of the International Festival of Human Rights Films "Stalker". The organizers of the action are the Moscow Guild of Theatre and Cinema Actors, Rostov Regional Branch of the Union of Journalists of Russia, supported by the European Union. The "Caucasian Knot" correspondent learnt about it on February 18 from Igor Stepanov, General Producer of the Festival and a member of the Union of Cinematographers of Russia.
South Federal District, Rostov region
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Jan 27 2010, 23:40
Adzharia demolishes a monument to WWII victims
| In Georgia, another monument to the casualties of World War II was dismantled. This was reported by the oppositional party "Movement for Fair Georgia" headed by ex-prime minister Zurab Nogaideli. |
Nov 19 2009, 19:00; CK correspondent
Residents of Nagorno-Karabakh to raise money for restoration of Shusha
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On November 26, in Los Angeles, under the initiative of the All-Armenian Foundation "Ayastan" another charitable telethon event will be held. The funds raised in the course of it will go to restoration and development of the city of Shusha in Nagorno-Karabakh. Residents of Nagorno-Karabakh will also traditionally take part in the action.
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh
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Nov 18 2009, 21:00; CK correspondents
Azerbaijani authorities worry of condition of historical monuments in Nagorno-Karabakh
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As reported by Intigam Gumbatov, press secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan, in his conversation with the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent, a great damage to the country's cultural heritage was caused by the occupation of the territory of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan, Armenia, Nagorny Karabakh
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Oct 17 2009, 22:00
South Ossetia to found its film studio
| Tamerlan Dzudtsov, Minister of Culture of South Ossetia, said that in 2010 the republic will start making its own feature films. |
Oct 10 2009, 18:00
Funeral of composer Alexander Basilaya took place in Tbilisi
| Today, on October 10, Georgia said farewell to its well-known composer, artistic director of the popular vocal company "Iveria" Alexander Basilaya, who died on October 3 in Germany from lung cancer. |
Oct 03 2009, 20:00
Well-known Georgian composer Alexander Basilaya dies in Germany
| Today in Germany after long illness in the age of 67 years known Georgian composer Alexander Basilaya has died. |
Sep 19 2009, 23:00
Moslems of Northern Caucasus celebrate Uraza-Bairam
| This year, the Uraza-Bairam ('Id al-Fitr) holiday that marks the end of the Moslem sacred fasting month of Ramadan falls on Sunday, September 20. The authorities of the republics of Northern Caucasus have declared days-off for the time of the holiday. |
Sep 19 2009, 18:00; CK correspondent
Baku opens the 11th "East-West" International Film Festival
| In the evening on September 18, Baku hosted the opening ceremony of the 11th International Film Festival named "East-West" with participation of prominent movie industry figures from many countries. The festival will last till September 23. |
Aug 28 2009, 22:10; CK correspondent
Armenian prisoners show their works at exhibition in Yerevan
| A selling exhibition of creations made by about 50 inmates of criminal-corrective establishments of Armenia, organized with the help of the "Foundation for Helping Convicts", acting under the Ministry of Justice, is on now in the Armenia capital. |
Aug 15 2009, 09:00; Ck correspondent
Ancient city of Tigranakert excavated in Nagorno-Karabakh
| The excavation of the city of Tigranakert, founded in the 1st century BC in Artsakh (Karabakh) by Armenia Tsar Tigran the Great, resumed in mid-July, will last till the end of August. |
Jul 28 2009, 18:00; CK correspondent
Tabuyeva: architectural monuments of Tskhinval must be restored, not pulled down
| In the course of restoring the Jewish quarter of Tskhinval, capital of South Ossetia, the builders pull down houses which are part of the architectural reserve. This has been reported to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by Nelli Tabuyeva, head of monument protection section at the South Ossetia Ministry of Culture. |
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Jul 10 2009, 22:00
Georgia to ban foreign films dubbed into Russian
| Foreign films will be on in Georgia only dubbed into the Georgian language, or with captions in Georgian. |
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Jul 03 2009, 11:00; CK correspondent
Mutsolgov: 95 percent of bride kidnappings in Ingushetia are pre-agreed
| The majority of bride kidnappings in Ingushetia take place upon prior agreement between the families of the would-be couple. According to Magomed Mutsolgov, a member of the advisory board on human rights in Russia and leader of the human rights NGO "Mashr", only five percent of such kidnappings end with opening of criminal cases. |
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