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Dagestan's Forgotten Villagers
Residents of four settlements destroyed during the 1999 Chechen incursion are still waiting for compensation.
19 Jul 03
Dagestan's Ancient Industry Faces Modern World
The craftsmen of Kubachi are richer than ever before - but are they losing their old techniques?
5 Jun 03
Travails Of Dagestan's Pilgrim Traders
The annual pilgrimage to Mecca this February brought big money to some Dagestanis, and a lot of trouble to others.
14 Mar 03
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