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Articles with tag "Republic of Sakha"
opinion
Leyla Latypova
Children of Asia Games Stir Up Memories of the Democratic and Free Sakha That Never Was
The return of the games to Sakha this year is both a reminder of a dream lost and a respite from the grim reality of the war's outsized impact on the republic...
'most difficult month'
Wildfire Emergencies Declared in Russia’s Far East Republics of Tyva, Sakha
Officials say more than 2.3 million hectares of forest have burned in Russia since the start of 2024, the highest since 2020.
2 Min read
battling blazes
Far East Russia’s Sakha Declares Wildfire Emergency
Wildfires in the region have so far engulfed a total area of around 830 square kilometers — roughly the size of Berlin or New York.
2 Min read
Feature
Their Ancestral Traditions Under Threat, a Village in Russia’s Far East Stands Up to Gold-Mining Giant
Tyanya residents’ chances of blocking Nordgold’s next venture in their mineral-rich region are slim. Activists say they have no choice but to try.
6 Min read
rescue efforts
Flooding Emergency Declared in Far East Russia’s Sakha
Nearly 450 homes and more than 550 land plots have been flooded since the Lena River started overflowing last week.
1 Min read
‘cannot stay indifferent’
Sakha Rights Official Calls on Russia To Criminalize Domestic Abuse
Sardana Guryeva’s comments were likely inspired by the high-profile trial of an ex-official in Kazakhstan accused of brutally murdering his wife.
2 Min read
interview
Leading Yakutian Activist Refuses to Give Up on Region’s Free Future
Sargylana Kondakova's group has helped hundreds of conscientious objectors, supported persecuted activists and combatted pro-Kremlin propaganda.
5 Min read
'preventative work'
Widespread Telegram, WhatsApp Outages Reported Across Russia
Some media outlets speculated that the disruptions were linked to protests in the republic of Sakha (Yakutia) over the killing of a local man.
1 Min read
YAKUTIA EXPLOSION
Three Killed In Methane Blast In Siberian Mine
Accidents at Russian mines and factories are relatively common due to an often lax approach to safety measures.
1 Min read
'not surprised'
Kazakhstan Arrests Yakutian Activist for 1 Year Over Kremlin’s Extradition Request
In Russia, Aykhal Ammosov is accused of “incitement to commit acts of terrorism” — a crime punishable by up to seven years in prison.
1 Min read
Covert mobilization
Far East Region Struggles to Meet Kremlin’s Military Recruitment Quotas, Leaked Video Shows
The video appears the be the first clear evidence of regional quotas for military volunteers to be sent to fight in Ukraine.
2 Min read
deliberate crackdown?
Ban of Sakha Films Signals Uncertain Future for Russia’s Regional Movie Industries
The regional film industry in Russia would be booming if the authorities didn't ban their movies.
5 Min read
Feature
Fleeing Russian Persecution, Yakutian Anti-War Punk Now Awaits Deportation in Kazakh Jail
Ayhal Ammosov faces a criminal trial in his home country for calling on Russians to set fire to military enlistment offices.
5 Min read
Reflections of the Unseen
Art and Music of Russia’s Indigenous Peoples Comes Into Spotlight in Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s bustling Red Light District has plenty to offer to visitors on a Saturday evening, but a showcase of art and music of Russia’s...
4 Min read
claims of nationalism
Russian Media Regulator Slammed After Yakut Film Ban
Roskomnadzor earlier this month ordered streaming platforms to remove “Ayta” due to its alleged depiction of "inequality based on nationality."
2 Min read
unchecked spread
Nearly 100 Wildfires Blazing Across Russia’s Republic of Sakha
The 98 wildfires have engulfed a combined area of 125,600 hectares (310,364 acres) of land — roughly half the size of the country of Luxembourg.
2 Min read
Breaking with tradition
War-Themed Indigenous Holiday Sparks Outrage in Russia's Far East
Just days before celebrations started, local authorities said Yhyakh 2023 would be dedicated to Russian troops fighting in Ukraine.
2 Min read
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