After two wars in Chechnya, many have been forced to leave, creating a rift that is not merely geographical. Kadyrov and his loyalists accuse the emigrants of ‘having sold out to Europe’. The diaspora points the finger at repression and the war in Ukraine. A conflict that is also poisoning personal and family relationships.
According to anthropologist Arkhipova, passivity in the face of a dictatorial regime is not linked to any particular ‘slavery genes’ but to a human mechanism of cognitive dissonance, which justifies every action taken by the authorities in order to safeguard one’s own peace of mind. To the extent of doubting whether the drone strikes are actually coming from Ukraine.
Just as the Duma elections were taking place, hundreds of thousands of worshippers queued for hours outside the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour to venerate the relic of the hand of Saint Spyridon, the miracle-working bishop who, according to tradition, denounced the heresy of Arius at the Council of Nicaea.
An ancient collection of bronze cups dating back over 2,600 years has been discovered at Karmir Blur. These extraordinary artefacts are linked to the ancient kingdom of Urartu, which is believed to correspond to the biblical Mount Ararat. These ancient dynasties are regarded by the Armenian people as part of their national identity.
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