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10007 From April 23rd through May 12th, the Parisian theatre La Maison des Metallos ran the play by the French playwright Stefano Massini Non reeducable dedicated to Anna Politkovskaya. An interview with the French actress Mireille Perrier who played the role of Anna Politkovskaya will be published in the next issue of DOSH magazine. FROM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF IN MEMORIAM Editorial office in Moscow RF, 103982, Moscow, per. Luchnikov 4, entr. 3, room 1. THE HEART OF THE AKSAKAL Tel. (495) 621-04-24 tel./fax (495) 625-06-63 E-mail: [email protected] COULD NOT SUSTAIN Telephone of correspondent bureau in Grozny: +7 (928) 789-78-30 we failed to do so due to an unexpect- Editor in chief ed trouble which is not worth reporting Israpil SHOVKHALOV here since this episode has already E-mail: [email protected] been reported more than once in Executive Editor mass media. Abdulla DUDUEV E-mail: [email protected] DOSH wrote several times about the tragedy of the Makhmakhanovs, a Chechen family from Kazakhstan. In The following day President Yevkurov Deputy Editor in chief March 2007, hundreds of drunk pogrom-makers, accompanied Svetlana ALIYEVA cordially met us in his office. We dis- by Kazakh police, attacked the family that gathered for a week- cussed many issues, almost all which Department Offices end in their father's home in the village of Kazatkom of Alma- at present are especially distressing HISTORY/HUMAN Ata District. Three of the Makhmakhanov brothers were mur- RIGHTS/SOCIETY/CULTURE President of Ingushetia Yunus-Bek the society. The most important prob- dered. This attack was followed in the next two days by attacks Maria KATYSHEVA, Zoya SVETOVA, on the houses of local Chechens in the neighboring village Yevkurov scheduled an interview with lem, according to the President, is the Lidiya MIKHALCHENKO, th Malovodnoye. DOSH magazine for March 10 . So, fate of the citizens of Ingushetia who Inna BUTORINA, Yelena SANNIKOVA Abdulla Duduyev and I arrived in had been convicted and sentenced to Korset' In 2008, DOSH released a documentary film about these Ingushetia the day before to get a bet- prison for felony crimes (we told him Maret ELDIYEVA (Chechnya) events (Controlled Pogroms). We showed the film in Moscow, ter understanding of the situation in many of these had been condemned Malika BETIYEVA (Chechnya) Oslo and Brussels. Last year we planned to show it in Warsaw, at the annual OSCE conference, when Kazakhstan was due to the republic from discussions with col- under fabricated criminal cases and Marem YALKHAROYEVA (Ingushetia) take chair in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in leagues, local journalists and human that DOSH reported about such Mussa MEISIGOV (Ingushetia) Europe. rights activists, as well as local resi- Aida GADZHIYEVA (Dagestan) cases) and those who are exposed to Ali MAGOMEDOV (Dagestan) dents. We went to a rally organized by cruel treatment and torture in places of Nadezhda BOTASHEVA The Kazakh delegation led by president Nazarbayev's adviser relatives of those who had disap- confinement. Yevkurov is certain that (Karachayevo-Cherkessia) tried in many ways, but mainly through one of the Makhmakhanov brothers who was present at the OSCE dis- peared. People were demanding from such treatment will turn them into Assistant Editor the authorities to shed light on the kamikaze by the time of their release. Georgiy ZINGER cussions, and succeeded in cancelling the presentation of the film. Not wishing to spoil an idyllic picture of inter-ethnic har- destiny of those who had been kid- He told us that he was discussing the Literary editor's of Russian texts mony in Kazakhstan at such a representative forum, these Elsa Makhmakhanov with one of his grandsons napped. Irina VASUTCHENKO idea of creating humane work condi- gentlemen assured Makhmakhanov that the president did not tions for convicts in prisons, providing Translation from Russian into English know about the events, promised to report everything to him not awarded to Elsa Makhmakhanov for the only reason that Mikhail NOVIKOV The slogan "Yevkurov is our President the possibility for them to observe reli- and insisted on carrying out of an impartial investigation of he was of a wrong ethnic origin. But it was of no interest to him. and he must help us to find our rela- gious rites, primarily prayers, with fed- Design and making-up what had occurred. He worked on land with a thrilling feeling of love and devotion. tives!" was the main idea of the rally Dmitry YAKOVLEV The land gave him inspiration and strength. He considered the eral authorities. President Yevkurov is Vitaly KUZ'MENKOV Days and months passed. None of the above promises given land of Kazakhstan his second Motherland where he contin- that took place in the village of convinced that it will make it easier for The Journal is registered at the Russian almost a year ago have been fulfilled by the Kazakh authori- ued to live after the exile was over. His life instantly lost its Pliyevo. There are many who still them to return to normal life and inte- Federation Ministry for press, television ties. meaning and value when the old man saw his children mur- believe in President Yevkurov and his grate into society. He emphasized that broadcasting and mass media dered before his eyes and he was unable to help them. Certificate PI No. 77-15652 genuine eagerness to change the situ- On May 24th, 2010, Elsa Makhmakhanov, the father of the he meant not only the Ingushs but all as of 9th June, 2003 ation for the better. natives of Northern Caucasus Founder and publisher murdered brothers, passed away at the age of 79. As a child Elsa Makhmakhanov was a cheerful person. Nevertheless, his Republics who are in need of such Public organization "Regional civil he learnt of hardships and suffering. At an early age he lost his worthy old age was faithlessly crippled. He could not survive initiative - right to life and social dignity" parents, at the age of 14 he lost his Motherland together with such a treachery by his second Motherland and such an insult The first impression that strikes the assistance. his native people as a result of the 1944 deportation, and on his dignity and "yakh" (the Chechen code of honor). eye here: men and women are found himself in Kazakhstan. depressed, they look worried, and the If the leader of Ingushetia succeeds in Opinions expressed in the materials of Two years ago, when we recorded an interview with Elsa authors and interviews do not necessarily situation here is very intense. He worked in the mines in the north of the republic prior to Makhmakhanov for our film, at one point he fell silent for a implementing this idea, it will be an coincide with platform of editorial staff and undoubted achievement of his presi- publisher. All rights reserved for this publi- becoming an animal farmer and later becoming the best in the while and then he said that his life had become a mere exis- After talking with rally participants we dency. cation. Reprinting without the prior permis- region. He taught his fourteen children to appreciate work. He tence. "Seeing through the window what was happening there, sion of editorial office is prohibited. While intended to pay a visit to the parents of earned numerous certificates of merit, diplomas, medals, and and me being unable to help the sons!" It was the local police using and citing the materials one should other awards. The highest rank of Hero of Socialist Labor was who did not allow him to help! Magomed Yevloyev in Malgobek, but Israpil SHOVKHALOV make an obligatory reference to "DOSH". DIGEST ISSUE #7 CAUCASIAN INDEPENDENT MAGAZINE DOSH Dosh-7_q8:Dosh-7.qxd 07.12.2010 2:24 Page 1 CAUCASIAN INDEPENDENT MAGAZINE DOSH DIGEST ISSUE #7 DOSH #1(27)2010 14 2 THE ONLY PATH TO LIBERATION 3 MEMOIRS 4 CAUCASIAN PUZZLES FOR THE KREMLIN 7 LEGAL SUCCESSION 10 FOLLOWING THE CHECHEN SCENT 11 FLOWER AND FLAME 12 NEWS DIGEST 14 UNKNOWN CITIZENS OF A GREAT COUNTRY 16 Yunus-Bek YEVKUROV, President of Ingushetia: People kidnapped by unidentified NO RECONCILEMENT WITH CORRUPTION power structures and by unidentified 22 CANCER IN CHECHNYA: armed people in Ingushetia and in A NATIONAL THREAT other cities of Russia is perhaps one DOSH #2(28)2010 of the most painful problems of 24 MOSCOW METRO BOMBINGS today's Ingushetia. When we arrived, 26 MAP OF TORTURE it was the fifth day of the rally. In this 28 I KNOW MORE THAN YOU DO: of cloudy, rainy, cold weather dozens THIS IS MY JOB of people continued to stand around 30 TABASARAN CARPET WEAVERS the fire in front of the Pliyevo 33 TWO-HUMP MIGRANTS Administration, taking turns. 34 CULTURAL REVIVAL DOES NOT MEAN CONSERVATION Dosh-7_q8:Dosh-7.qxd 07.12.2010 2:24 Page 2 HISTORY AND OUR TIMES THE ONLY PATH TO LIBERATION Svetlana ALIYEVA Sixty six years have passed. Generations replace each other. The repeating of Stalin's villainous slander is accompanied by The first decade of a new century brought new joys and trials. offensive characteristics that are warming up the narrow-mind- Grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the deported and ed exasperation and increasing xenophobia. The hideous truth those who survived by a miracle enter into this life but the grief is that new insinuations and lies, like any other antisocial and of their fathers and grandparents stays in their souls. The bit- anti-constitutional manifestations, are not only tolerated but ter imperishable memory of the sufferings has been infused in welcomed with delight. Who benefits from inflaming mutual the very genes of the descendants of those harmed in ethnic animosity among the peoples of the Russian Federation? And reprisals.
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