Georgia's Nomenclature Still Sitting Pretty
Despite widespread hopes of a radical shake-up in Georgia's ruling cabal, President Shevardnadze once again puts his faith in the old guard
Despite widespread hopes of a radical shake-up in Georgia's ruling cabal, President Shevardnadze once again puts his faith in the old guard
The pagan customs of ancient Circassian tribes survive the depredations of the Soviet era
Russians tighten up security in the Chechen lowlands as rebel forces announce the start of the spring campaign
Privatisation seems to offer the only chance of salvation for Armenia's national airline whose wings have been clipped by $12 million of debt
Factions opposed to the president are unable to agree on a suitable candidate for the now vacant prime minister's job
Cherkess women, forced by harsh economic realities to undertake menial work, are being accused of betraying their tribal code of honour
Campaigners fighting for the release of Brice Fleutiaux say there is new hope he will soon be returned to his family
A Chechen editor responsible for reviving an outlawed newspaper has been arrested for "stirring up racial hatred"
Chechen officials are being accused of plundering federal funds aimed at "normalising" life in the rebel republic
With a draft bill for direct rule in Chechnya going through the Duma, concerted efforts are being made to bring a semblance of normality to the embattled republic