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Russian Army Deploys Field Hospitals in Virus-Hit Dagestan

The top cleric in the majority-Muslim region last week described the virus crisis in Dagestan as a "catastrophe."

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Russian MMA Star Khabib Urges 'Discipline' Amid Dagestan Virus Outbreak

The coronavirus situation in Nurmagomedov's home region has been described as a "catastrophe" by officials.

Russian Journalists Wage Solidarity Campaign for Colleague Jailed on Terrorism Charges

“We believe that journalists shouldn’t be kept in jail and tried for their professional activity,” speakers said in a video address.

Activists Condemn Arrest of Journalist in Russia’s Dagestan Amid Torture Claims

Abdulmumin Gadzhiyev was arrested on June 14 on charges of financing terrorism.

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Chechen Leader Threatens to Break Fingers, Tear Out Tongues of Online Critics

Chechen police "will come and knock on the doors" of anyone who insults Chechnya, Kadyrov said.

Dagestan’s Last Tightrope Walkers: A Photo Essay

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

Dagestan Cancels K-Pop Supergroup BTS’ ‘Gay’ Movie

A major movie theater in Dagestan has canceled ticket sales for the new BTS movie one day after its launch.

Anime Festival Canceled in Russia’s Dagestan After 'Debauchery' Claims

“A festival of gays and transvestites isn’t far off in this city,” a local comedian reportedly wrote on social media.

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How Khabib’s Dagestani Identity Dominated UFC 229 (Op-ed)

For those from the North Caucasus, Conor McGregor’s actions demanded retribution.

10 Injured in Bus Collision with Cow in Russia’s Dagestan

The GAZel minibus was carrying 16 people from the Dagestani capital of Makhachkala to the city of Khasavyurt.

Dagestan Hosts Sheep Beauty Queen Contest

“The jury faced a truly difficult task: To pick the most worthy candidate for the ‘Most Beautiful Sheep’ title out of 10 decorated and fairly good-looking...

Russia Says Nine Militants Plotting Dagestan Attack Killed After Gun Battle

The militants opened fire after being ordered to lay down their arms and were shot dead.

Russian Human Rights Activist Attacked in Dagestan

“He was struck on the head from behind. They knocked him out and continued beating him," Memorial's lawyer said.

opinion Nabi Abdullaev

The Kremlin's Reshuffles and Arrests Alone Won’t Clean Up Dagestan (Op-ed)

The Kremlin looks unlikely to replace Dagestan's clannish government with an improved law enforcement and judiciary

IS Claims Deadly Church Shooting in Russia on Forgiveness Sunday

At least 5 people were killed in the shooting.

Golden Pistol Seized In Anti-Corruption Raid on Dagestani Prime Minister

More than half a dozen officials have been arrested in Dagestan on corruption charges.

Car Torched in Third Attack on Memorial Human Right Group in North Caucasus

Memorial said it was part of a campaign to drive the group out of the volatile region.

opinion Nabi Abdullaev

The Murky Mechanics of Russia’s Governor Reshuffle (Op-ed)

Aged governors, the regional barons with strong ties to regional political and business elites, are being replaced by younger, often little-known, bureaucrats...

Dagestan: Russia’s Wrestling Goldmine

In the fall of 2016, Dutch photographer Michiel Graafstal traveled to the North Caucasus to photograph the region’s renowned wrestlers.

One Police Officer, Two Assailants Killed in Russia’s Dagestan

A police officer has been gunned down and two assailants killed during a shootout in the restive North Caucasus republic of Dagestan

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