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Articles with tag "Caucasus"

aquatic equality

Swimming Pool in Russia’s North Caucasus Must Overturn Ban on Women

Court rules the pool's decision to ban women was illegal and a violation of human rights, but not discrimination.
no girls allowed

'Men Only': Largest Pool in Russia's North Caucasus Bans Women

The spa in Russia’s republic of Dagestan did not say what prompted the abrupt rule change.
opinion
Sergei Markedonov

China Makes Inroads Into Russia's Backyard

The increased scale of Chinese cooperation with the South Caucasus is turning Beijing into one of the forces of influence in the region.
keeping promises

Putin Drinks Vodka to Russian Soldiers in North Caucasus

Putin visited Botlikh in 1999. He raised a shot of vodka but did not drink it, promising to return after "the terrorists are defeated."
'traditional values'

North Caucasus Brochure Tells Women to ‘Defer’ to Men

“Women's beauty is shyness, politeness, a calm tone and keeping a distance from strangers,” the brochure adds.
Military buildup

Tensions Are Flaring Between Georgia and Russia-Backed South Ossetia. Here's What's Happened

Both sides accuse each other of "provocative" military actions along their disputed border.
Standing trial

Russian Police Face Prison Time for Refusing to Break Up Ingushetia Protests

The officers' lawyer says they tried to talk with protest leaders rather than use force to disperse the protests.
Quiet please

North Caucasus Authorities Crack Down on Loud Laughter

“It grips the soul with horror,” the mayor of Ingushetia's administrative center wrote of the sound.
opinion
Konstantin Kazenin

After Ingushetia, What Is Moscow's New Political Logic for the North Caucasus?

Ingushetia's head Yevkurov was replaced following months of protests in the region.
Land swap

Head of Russia’s Ingushetia Resigns Following Months of Border Deal Unrest

Violent protests erupted this spring as thousands of residents demanded Yunus-Bek Yevkurov's resignation.
A dying art

Dagestan’s Last Tightrope Walkers: A Photo Essay

A teacher keeps an ancient tradition alive in Russia's North Caucasus.
Undefined lines

Russia’s Dagestan, Chechnya Halt Border Talks Amid Ingushetia Unrest

The acting head of Dagestan has vowed to avoid a repeat of “the Ingush scenario” in resolving disputed territories with Chechnya.
Border dispute

Opposition Leaders Arrested in Ingushetia After Violent Protests

The opposition leaders were arrested over protests against a contentious land swap deal with Chechnya that turned violent.
Thwarted terrorists

Two Alleged Islamic State Members Killed in Russian Police Shootout

The suspects opened fire after authorities attempted to pull over their vehicle in Russia's North Caucasus.
Switching sides

Police Fired, Unit Disbanded for Siding With Protesters in Russia’s Ingushetia

The officers "failed to carry out orders to disperse the protesters" rallying against a land swap deal with Chechnya.
Caucasus unrest

Violent Clashes Erupt Between Protesters and Security Forces in Russia’s Ingushetia

Protest leaders said the rally would continue “indefinitely” to demand a public referendum on Ingushetia's divisive land swap deal with Chechnya.
No deal

Divisive Chechnya Deal Sparks Protest Calling for Ingush Leader’s Resignation

As many as 10,000 people protested against the deal which critics say amounts to a surrender of Ingush territory.
Oil

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

Renegade spacecraft. Deadly shootout in the North Caucasus. Rotenbergian anti-fraud.
National Guard

Russian National Guard Officers Injured in Grenade Attack in Ingushetia

Two suspects opened fire and threw a grenade at the officers in a shopping mall in Ingushetia on Wednesday.
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