Russia

Dagestan: Keeping it in the Family

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

Detention of alleged bombers again pits South Ossetia against Tbilisi.

10 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

Pakistan is struggling to find "moderate" Taleban to participate in a future broad-based Kabul government.

4 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

The territory has been moving towards independence since 1999, and it is time for the international community to say so.

2 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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