Adygea

June 03, 2025 18:35

• Analysts assess prospects for switching to new self-government model for regions of Southern Russia

  The switch to a single-level model of self-government is unfit for the republics of Northern Caucasus, as it breaks the established political alignments. However, even in the event of a transition to a new model, the negative effect for the republics of Southern Russia will be less than for other regions.

June 02, 2025 14:00

• Participant of march in Nalchik sees no sense in filing appeal against his arrest

  Kazbek Mamikov, a participant in the march in Nalchik held to mark the end of the Caucasian War, who served his administrative arrest, has decided not to appeal against the court’s decision, while two other participants in the march have succeeded in their appeals to reduce their arrest terms. There were no arrests in Maikop, but two activists had to write explanatory notes.

May 22, 2025 13:51

• Repatriation to Russia loses its appeal for Circassians abroad

  The programme for resettling Adyge people from other countries to Kabardino-Balkaria is designed for only 20 families during three years. However, there are no conditions or grounds for expanding the above programme, as there are few Circassians abroad who want to move to Russia.

May 05, 2025 15:47

• Activists from NCFD demand not to adopt draft law on repatriation

  More than eighty human rights defenders, activists, and cultural figures from the republics of Northern Caucasus have sent an appeal to the President of Russia with a call to stop the adoption of the draft law “On Repatriation to the Russian Federation”. It will become an obstacle to repatriation of people and will weaken the loyalty of the diasporas, activists believe.

April 26, 2025 18:03

• Activists tell on celebrating Circassian Flag Day

  The cities of Sochi and Maykop have hosted concerts in honour of the Circassian Flag Day; and a ceremonial procession was held in Nalchik.

April 24, 2025 23:49

• Authorities involve children in celebrating Circassian Flag Day

  At festive events on the occasion of the Circassian Flag Day held in kindergartens and schools in Karachay-Cherkessia, Adygea and Kabardino-Balkaria, children were introduced to the history and meaning of the Circassian Flag.

March 31, 2025 21:49

• Muslims of Northern Caucasus regions celebrate Eid al-Fitr

  Muslims of all regions of Northern Caucasus, except Dagestan, celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. In Dagestan, Ramadan will end on March 31.

February 27, 2025 22:08

• Maykop resident declared prisoner of conscience

  The human rights project "Support for political prisoners. Memorial" has recognized Stanislav Shevchenko, a resident of Maykop (the capital of Adygea), as a political prisoner. He was sentenced to four years in colony for justifying terrorism online.

February 12, 2025 22:31

• Activist Melikhova considers threat of eviction from her house continuation of repression

  Marina Melikhova faces the threat of eviction of her family from their house in Adygea. Earlier, the activist was engaged in business, and she was declared bankrupt, accused of tax evasion. Law enforcers broke into the development centre that the activist opened in Krasnodar. A court marshal claimed that the Marina Melikhova’s house is used as a hostel.

February 11, 2025 22:50

• Activist Melikhova's complaint about eviction threat finds reaction among Adygea residents

  About 20 people have gathered at the house of activist Marina Melikhova in Adygea to support her protest against the eviction of her family.

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