Ingushetia

Iliescu Rides Communist Nostalgia Wave

Former Romanian president Ion Iliescu may be swept back into power on a wave of nostalgia for the Communist era.

6 Sep 05

The manufactured campaign to glorify slain Chechen president Akhmad Kadyrov carries a coded message from Moscow.

1 Sep 05

Corruption, bureaucracy helps caviar poaching to flourish in the Caspian.

25 Aug 05

Long tradition of intermarriage in Dagestan still going strong, despite warnings about the effect on the gene pool.

25 Aug 05

Tens of thousands of Chechens are seeking a new life in Europe.

18 Aug 05

Women working in illicit brothels increasingly turn out to be from strict traditional backgrounds.

8 Aug 05

After long years of wandering, one former refugee is more than happy to brave the daily dangers of life in war torn Chechnya.

8 Aug 05

A new threat in Chechnya – this time from wild dogs and other animals, some carrying rabies.

4 Aug 05

The town of Derbent has dozens of higher education institutes – and thousands of poorly educated students.

4 Aug 05

While the communists look likely to romp home in elections this Sunday, this formerly pro-Russian party is now campaigning on a pro-European ticket.

2 Aug 05

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