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North Caucasus republics could flourish on their own, Israeli political analyst says
Even people who accept that the North Caucasus is a Russian colony often argue that the republics of…
Profound contraction of ethnic Russians in former Soviet republics since 1989
The number of ethnic Russians in what were the non-Russian republics of the former Soviet Union has fallen…
Long-haul drivers converged on Moscow from five regions last weekend
Long-haul truck drivers from Daghestan, Ryazan, Saratov, Orenburg and St. Petersburg converged on Moscow over the weekend only…
Russia’s truckers win biggest victory yet: Daghestan to press for repeal of Plato System
Parliamentarians of the North Caucasus Republic of Daghestan, which has been the center of the long-haul truckers strike,…
Russia’s long-haul trucker strike begins to claim political victims
The long-haul truckers strike in Russia is beginning to have an impact on Russian politics. Those governors who…
Striking Russian truckers, opposition parties to cooperate as some regional officials start talks
As the long-haul truckers’ strike in Russia enters its second month, some of the striking truckers have reached…
Russian long-haul drivers’ strike still strong on Day 30
Government-controlled media in Moscow continue to ignore the long-haul drivers’ strike on its 30th day, and regional outlets…
Daghestan’s long-haul truckers detail their grievances in appeal to Putin
While some drivers are going home briefly to plant their gardens and while officials are claiming that the…
‘Islam is changing Russia rapidly and profoundly,’ Polish writer says
Last week, Muslim morals police began patrolling the streets of Moscow to warn the faithful against violating the…
Another Caucasus war for Putin? Daghestan aligns with Chechnya against Russian law enforcement
Vladimir Putin’s “Kadyrov problem” just got a lot larger, so large in fact that it may ultimately cost…