Russia

Azerbaijan: Lezgins Pessimistic About Election

The prospect of winning only one seat in parliament adds to the sense of disempowerment among the second-largest ethnic group.

6 Oct 05

Kyrgyzstan: Opposition Slams Referendum

Akaev's opponents rubbish his claim that plebiscite results reflect public trust in his

4 Oct 05

Mixed Reactions to Ossetian Unity Accord

Unprecedented agreement between North and South Ossetia greeted with scepticism by some Ossetians.

30 Sep 05

Changing of Guard in Kabardino-Balkaria

There are difficult days ahead for President Arsen Kanokov as he comes to grips with the republic’s myriad problems.

30 Sep 05

Georgia Pulls the Plug on Greenhouse Gas

As the government ends the free gas supplies it provided as a subsidy for an isolated mountain region, the future looks bleak for a community whose options have been drastically reduced.

23 Sep 05

Depressed Kyrgyz Seek Solace in the Bottle

Sense of hopelessness and despair prompts growing numbers of rural women to turn to drink.

22 Sep 05

Saving Chechnya's Past

A collection of Chechen art and culture salvaged from years of war and theft needs a proper home.

16 Sep 05

Kabardino-Balkaria Gas Dispute Set to Worsen

With winter on the horizon, people in this North Caucasian republic are increasingly concerned about a standoff between regional officials and the Russian gas provider.

16 Sep 05

Armenians Choose Independent Path

Delegates at a conference on Armenia’s future voted for independent development, rather than placing too much reliance on Russia or Europe.

8 Sep 05

Armenia: The Power of Rumour

Confusion over whether the Russians had bought or just leased Armenia’s electricity company adds to underlying fears about losing strategic assets.