Russian President Medvedev has set 4 December as the day for elections for the Russian State Duma. In a meeting with Russian political leaders in Sochi he warned against provocations connected with ethnicity during the campaign, as many Caucasians living in Mosocw and elsewhere complain of harrassment.
29 August: Muslims in the caucasus and throughout the world have started celebrating Eid el Fitr at the end of fasting month of Ramadan. Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliev issued a special congratulatory message to Azerbaijanis (Trend)
Ramadan is a month of fasting and reflection for Muslims throughout the world. It is followed by a three day "Eid", usually a time of celebration, and for families and friuends to meet.
29 August: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has set the date of the elections for the Russian State Duma for 4 December. The President announced the date at a meeting with the leaders of all seven registered political parties in Sochi this morning. (IRia
Minority foundations have 12 months to apply, with the Foundations Assembly set to review each case before making the final decision to return the property to its rightful owner