https://riadagestan.ru https://riadagestan.ru/images/logo 100x100.png http://riadagestan.ru/images/logo 180x180.png.png Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:00:46 +0300 60 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/dagestani_boxer_wins_russian_championship/ SARANSK, September 6 – RIA "Dagestan". SPORT <p><b>SARANSK, September 6 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Rasul Saliev stood out as the only boxer from Dagestan to win gold at the Russian Championships in Saransk, a massive tournament hosting more than 300 fighters from 62 regions. By triumphing in the under-51-kilogram weight class, Saliev successfully captured his second career title at the country's premier national boxing event. </p><p>Three other Dagestani athletes reached the finals to secure silver medals, with Arsen Shamshidov finishing second at 67 kg, Said Magomaev at 80 kg and Kamil Dzhamaev at 92 kg. </p><p>The team’s success was further cemented on the podium by bronze medalists Akhmad Aydamirov in the 71 kg division, Ramazan Magomedkhanov at 80 kg and Ramazan Khanapiev at 92 kg.&nbsp;</p> Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:33:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/sadulaev_returns_after_injury_and_wins_raf_tournament_in_moscow/ MOSCOW, September 6 – RIA "Dagestan". SPORT <p><b>MOSCOW, September 6 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Two-time Olympic champion Abdulrashid Sadulaev made a successful return from injury, defeating American Zach Braunagel 8:6 at the RAF wrestling league tournament in Moscow.</p><p>Dagestani athlete showed strong form in his first bout back on the mat. Since Kyle Snyder also won his respective match at the event, fans and analysts highly anticipate a renewed clash between the two wrestling titans in Sadulaev's upcoming league bout.</p> Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:40:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/shara_bullet_makes_victorious_debut_in_raf_wrestling_league/ MAKHACHKALA, September 6 – RIA "Dagestan". SPORT <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, September 6 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Dagestani UFC fighter Sharabutdin Magomedov, known as Shara Bullet, made a successful debut in the RAF wrestling league, defeating Brazilian Neiman Gracie 11:3 at the tournament in Moscow. The bout was held under freestyle wrestling rules and marked Magomedov's first appearance in the league.</p> Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:31:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/skilled_trades_dominate_russia_s_highest_paid_professions_this_summer/ MAKHACHKALA, September 4 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, September 4 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>A shortage of qualified specialists has pushed skilled trades to the top of Russia's salary rankings, with turners leading the list at an average of RUB 243,000 per month, according to Avito Jobs.</p><p>Gas cutters ranked second with average offers of RUB 231,500, driven by demand in construction and industry. Electricians took third place at RUB 220,000 per month, remaining essential in construction and industrial sectors.</p><p>The rankings cover job offers from June to August 2026.</p> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:39 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/sadulaev_and_other_top_dagestani_wrestlers_to_compete_at_raf_tournament_in_moscow/ MOSCOW, September 4 – RIA "Dagestan". SPORT <p><b>MOSCOW, September 4 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>The next tournament of the popular American wrestling league RAF will take place in Moscow on September 5, featuring 13 bouts with Olympic champions and former UFC titleholders.</p><p>The main event will see Chechen mixed martial artist Khamzat Chimaev take on American Tyron Woodley. In the co-main event, two-time Olympic champion Abdulrashid Sadulaev returns from injury to face American Zach Braunagel.</p><p>Another top Dagestani-American showdown will feature Olympic champions Akhmed Tazhudinov and Kyle Snyder.</p><p>The tournament will also mark the long-awaited return of 2008 Olympic champion, 41-year-old Shirvani Muradov, who will face active UFC fighter Bo Nickal of the United States.</p><p>Other bouts involving Dagestani athletes: Ibragim Kadiev vs. Zahid Valencia; Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Neiman Gracie; Kyle Dake vs. Magomedkhabib Kadimagomedov; Jordan Burroughs vs. Magomed Kurbanaliev; Jason Nolf vs. Ismail Khaniev.</p> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:12:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/mohamed_azzi_leaves_makhachkala_dynamo/ MAKHACHKALA, September 3 – RIA "Dagestan". SPORT <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, September 3 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Algerian footballer Mohamed Azzi has transferred from Makhachkala Dynamo to Moscow CSKA, the press service of Dagestani club reports.</p><p>The 24-year-old defender joined Dynamo in February 2025. He played 51 official matches for the Makhachkala team and scored four goals.</p><p>Based on results of the 2025/2026 season, Azzi was recognized by Dynamo fans as the team's best player.</p> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:50:23 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/judoka_abdurakhman_bekeev_to_represent_russia_at_european_championship/ MAKHACHKALA, September 3 – RIA "Dagestan". SPORT <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, September 3 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>The Russian junior national judo team has included Dagestani Abdurakhman Bekeev in its roster for the European Championship currently underway in Podgorica, Montenegro. Kicking off today, the prestigious international competition gathers the best judokas under 21 years old from throughout Europe. Bekeev, who competes in the under-73 kilogram division, will represent his country specifically in the team event part of the tournament.</p> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:49:09 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/new_data_processing_center_to_be_commissioned_in_dagestan_in_2027/ MAKHACHKALA, September 3 – RIA "Dagestan". POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, September 3 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>The construction of the largest Data Processing Center in the North Caucasian Federal District is underway in Dagestan.</p><p>Today, as part of a working trip to Khasavyurtovsky District, the prime minister of Dagestan Magomed Ramazanov visited the construction site of the Center.</p><p>The facility will be built in two phases with modern engineering infrastructure and is scheduled for completion and commissioning in 2027. The center will create approximately 30 high-tech engineering jobs and more than 100 IT positions for equipment servicing. Ramazanov urged officials to accelerate work on providing water and electricity infrastructure to the site.</p> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:39:01 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/paralympian_aliaskhab_ramazanov_to_compete_at_prestigious_tournament_in_south_korea/ MAKHACHKALA, September 3 – RIA "Dagestan". SPORT <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, September 3 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Aliaskhab Ramazanov, a titled Dagestani para-taekwondo athlete, will represent Russia at an international Grand Prix series ranking tournament in Muju, South Korea, starting September 4.</p><p>Ramazanov will compete in the over 80 kg weight category, with medals and important ranking points at stake. The tournament is notable for featuring athletes ranked 1st to 12th in the world.</p><p>Ramazanov is a Paralympic silver medalist, world champion, three-time European champion, and eight-time Russian champion. He trains under Honored Coach of Dagestan Ruslan Biyarslanov at Magomed Dzhafarov Olympic Reserve Sports School.</p> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:18:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/dagestan_to_sow_winter_grain_crops_on_93_000_hectares/ MAKHACHKALA, September 3 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, September 3 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Preparations for the winter sowing campaign are underway in Dagestan, with more than 33,000 hectares of land already prepared out of a planned 93,000 hectares for the 2027 harvest.</p><p>First Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Sharip Sharipov took part in a federal videoconference on sowing winter crops and providing farmers with fuel and spare parts. The meeting also addressed soil preparation, seed fund formation and readiness for autumn field work.</p><p>The largest sowing areas are planned in Khasavyurtovsky (19,500 hectares), Karabudakhkentsky (over 10,000 hectares), Nogaysky (9,600 hectares) and Kizlyarsky District (7,500 hectares).</p><p>The regional ministry has formed forecast indicators for the campaign and is monitoring preparations in coordination with municipal authorities.</p> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/rizvan_kuniev_to_fight_alexander_volkov_at_ufc_tournament_in_abu_dhabi/ MAKHACHKALA, September 3 – RIA "Dagestan". SPORT <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, September 3 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Dagestani UFC heavyweight Rizvan Kuniev will face one of the organization's top fighters, Alexander Volkov, at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 24.</p><p>The bout between the two Russian mixed martial artists will be one of the central events of the tournament.</p><p>For Kuniev, this represents the most serious test of his UFC career. Volkov has remained among the leading contenders in the heavyweight division for several years.</p><p>The upcoming fight could be a milestone for Kuniev in his push for a place among the organization's elite heavyweights.</p> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/dagestan_accelerates_construction_of_waste_management_infrastructure/ MAKHACHKALA, September 3 – RIA "Dagestan". POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, September 3 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Three waste sorting complexes and three landfills are under construction in Dagestan as part of the transition to a new municipal solid waste management system, officials reported at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Magomed Ramazanov.</p><p>Facilities in Derbentsky and Kumtorkalinsky districts are scheduled for industrial operation in 2027, with construction in Khasavyurtovsky District expected to finish in the second quarter of 2027. </p><p>As to acting Natural Resources Minister Ratmir Rasulov, the infrastructure development is the key step toward the new system. Deputy Minister Saniyat Bilalova presented the construction progress report.</p><p>Ramazanov stressed the need for a continuous chain from waste collection to disposal and set a target of at least 500 new container sites by year-end, along with regular washing and disinfection.</p> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:06:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/oil_drives_42_5_growth_at_makhachkala_sea_commercial_port/ MAKHACHKALA, September 1 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, September 1 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Makhachkala Sea Commercial Port handled 2.9 million tons of cargo in January–August 2026, a 42.5% increase compared to the same period last year.</p><p>Oil transshipment was the key growth driver, surpassing 2 million tons — up almost 50% year-on-year.</p><p>Dry cargo transshipment also showed solid growth, rising 26.8% to 820 thousand tons. Grain transshipment was 2.5 times higher than a year earlier, reaching just under 200 thousand tons.</p> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:29:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/culture/dagestanis_to_compete_at_world_nomad_games_in_kyrgyzstan/ NOGAYSKY DISTRICT, September 1 – RIA "Dagestan". CULTURE <p><b>NOGAYSKY DISTRICT, September 1 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Dagestani athletes Almir Apazov and Tangatar Kurmanakaev will compete in the "avdarys" discipline or wrestling on horseback, at the World Nomad Games in Bishkek. Dagestani specialist Kemalludin Nurlubaev has joined the national team's coaching staff.</p><p>The grand opening ceremony of the international tournament took place on August 31. The Russian delegation includes more than 200 athletes representing various national sports.</p><p>Apazov and Kurmanakaev qualified for the games by winning the Russian Avdarys Championship held in May at the "Kunbatar" hippodrome in Nogaysky District.</p><p>Their first competitions in Bishkek are scheduled for September 2. The next World Nomad Games will take place in Russia in 2028, hosted by Tatarstan.</p> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/dagestan_energy_ministry_seeks_help_to_ease_fuel_shortage/ MAKHACHKALA, September 1 – RIA "Dagestan". POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, September 1 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Dagestan Ministry of Energy and Tariffs has appealed to Rosneft and Lukoil-RNP-Trading to prioritize the shipment of petroleum products to the republic as part of efforts to stabilize the regional fuel market.</p><p>The appeals follow a request from the Chairman of the republican Government to Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev to help resolve the shipment of previously paid-for fuel volumes to regional petrol station owners.</p><p>Partial shipment of volumes frozen since April this year would significantly reduce the fuel shortage in the regional market, while the situation remains under the agency's control, the ministry official says.&nbsp;</p> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:14:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/dagestan_authorities_create_operational_headquarters_to_stabilize_fuel_market/ MAKHACHKALA, September 1 – RIA "Dagestan". POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, September 1 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Dagestan authorities have established a temporary operational headquarters to address mounting fuel supply problems, Acting Head of the Republic Fyodor Shchukin announced following a meeting with relevant agencies.</p><p>The headquarters will monitor fuel availability and movement, control retail price justification and develop measures to prevent supply disruptions. Shchukin instructed officials to ensure stable supplies and address previously identified violations at petrol stations.</p><p>"The headquarters will operate until the severity of the issue subsides. We need to work proactively" the regional governor said.</p><p>The fuel shortage in Dagestan is predominantly local in nature, with the most acute situation observed in Makhachkala and Kaspiysk, while remote districts remain largely stable. Disruptions at oil refineries, delayed shipments from producers, forced purchases through intermediaries at inflated prices, and substantial logistics costs are compounding Dagestan's fuel problems, Acting Head of the Republic Fyodor Shchukin said. He acknowledged that the overall situation remains tense, characterized by reduced supply volumes, rising retail prices and temporary closures of individual petrol stations.</p> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:02:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/teaching_profession_gains_popularity_among_applicants_in_dagestan/ MAKHACHKALA, August 27 – RIA "Dagestan". POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 27 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>R. Gamzatov Dagestan State Pedagogical University received 11,175 applications in 2026, up 20% or 1,840 applications from the previous year, reflecting growing interest in the teaching profession among regional applicants.</p><p>The university attributes the increase to the development of educational infrastructure, an expanded range of programs, stronger practical training and state support measures for teachers.</p><p>The regional trend mirrors national growth: universities under the Russian Ministry of Education received more than 714,500 applications, a 35% increase year-on-year.</p><p>As to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, the young people increasingly see teaching as a reliable career path and a way to contribute to the country's development. The top official cited support measures under the "Youth and Children" national project, including school infrastructure renewal, the "Zemsky Teacher" program and educational forums.</p><p>Education Minister Sergey Kravtsov noted that the special status of teachers established by a presidential decree also boosted interest in the profession through support measures, career opportunities and social protections.</p> Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:33:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/dagestan_student_wins_first_place_at_professionals_championship_final/ KALUGA, August 27 – RIA "Dagestan". SOCIETY <p><b>KALUGA, August 27 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Mustafa Ediev, a student of R.N. Ashuraliev Technical College in Makhachkala, has won first place at the final of the "Professionals" championship held in Kaluga.</p><p>The competition brought together participants in 14 industrial competencies, including industrial robotics, space systems engineering, mechatronics, and optoelectronics. Ediev took the first place in team standings in the "Repair of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles" competency.</p><p>Dagestan was also represented by Madina Zabitova, a student of the College of Design and Information Technologies, who competed in the "Fashion Technologies" competency. Both contestants were prepared and accompanied by mentor-experts Zarema Bagautdinova and Dzhilliana Yakhyaeva.</p><p>Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated 42 prize-winners, as well as more than 15,000 participants from 30 countries. The winners and their mentors will receive prizes from the Government of the Russian Federation ranging RUB 100,000 - 300,000.</p> Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/dagestan_to_pay_year_long_stipends_to_cultural_figures_and_students/ MAKHACHKALA, August 27 – RIA Dagestan. SOCIETY <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 27 – RIA Dagestan. </b>Starting September 1, more than 50 outstanding cultural figures, young authors, performers, and creative students will receive annual financial stipends in Dagestan.</p><p>The program covers literature, music, choreography, theater, and visual arts. The list of recipients has been published on the website of the Head of the Republic of Dagestan.</p><p>Additionally, the Murad Kazhlaev scholarship recipients have been announced for contributions to academic musical art in Dagestan.</p> Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/culture/free_film_screenings_to_be_held_in_dagestan_for_russian_cinema_day/ MAKHACHKALA, August 27 – RIA "Dagestan". CULTURE <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 27 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Four new Russian films will be screened for free in Dagestan on August 29 as part of the all-Russian "Night of Cinema" campaign.</p><p>The program includes the Great Patriotic War film "Angels of Ladoga", the family blockbusters "Buratino" and "Cheburashka 2" and the war drama "Little One".</p><p>Venues include A. Takho-Godi National Museum, the Poetry Theater, V. Makarova Museum of Military Glory, Derbent Museum-Reserve, S. Stalsky Lezgin Theater, F. Alieva Library System in Kaspiysk and cultural institutions across municipalities.</p><p>The campaign is taking place in all Russian regions and several foreign countries with support from the Russian Ministry of Culture and the Foreign Affairs Ministry.</p> Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/culture/around_20_000_people_visit_narma_contemporary_art_festival_in_derbent/ DERBENT, August 26 – RIA Dagestan. CULTURE <p><b>DERBENT, August 26 – RIA Dagestan. </b>Approximately 20,000 people attended the third "NARMA" contemporary art festival in Derbent, held August 21–23 across 18 venues with 56 cultural and educational events.</p><p>More than 80 artists, curators, musicians, and creative industry representatives from cities including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Chelyabinsk, Makhachkala and Derbent took part in this year's program, themed "Navigation of Attention".</p><p>The central venue, Suleyman Stalsky Park, featured the total installation "Oasis of Time" by Asiya Bareeva and the video installation "Caspian" by Maxim Silenkov. Both projects were initiated by Kavkaz.RF and are connected to the Caspian Coastal Cluster project.</p><p>At Derbent Vino plant, located near the 6th-century Northern Fortress Wall, video art and sound installations were integrated directly into production workshops. A special tour route, "Art Caravan: The Great Silk Road", linked historical monuments with new architectural landmarks.</p><p>As to Deputy Tourism Minister Magomed Khabibullaev, the festival reveals the city's heritage in a new way and promotes cultural and educational tourism in Dagestan.</p> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:34:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/dagestan_in_talks_with_turkish_firm_on_medical_endoscope_production/ MAKHACHKALA, August 26 – RIA Dagestan. BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 26 – RIA Dagestan. </b>Acting Minister of Industry and Trade of Dagestan Abdula Yusupov has held a working meeting with representatives of the Turkish medical equipment company QAMARA to discuss localizing the production of rigid medical endoscopes in the region.</p><p>The investor is considering Dagestan as a site for high-tech manufacturing. There are currently no medical optics production facilities in the republic and the project would establish the first center of expertise for high-tech medical products in the North Caucasian Federal District.</p><p>"For us, this means import substitution, new technologies and jobs. We are ready to provide the investor with comprehensive support and facilitate the project at all stages" Yusupov said.</p><p>QAMARA is a Turkish manufacturer of medical equipment. The proposed localization is aimed at producing rigid endoscopes, which are in high demand across various fields of medicine.</p> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:26:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/rosseti_repairs_over_730_transformer_substations_in_dagestan/ MAKHACHKALA, August 26 – RIA Dagestan. BUSINESS <p><b> MAKHACHKALA, August 26 – RIA Dagestan. </b> More than 730 transformer substations in Dagestan have undergone scheduled maintenance as part of efforts to prepare the region's power grid for winter, Dagenero branch of Rosseti Northern Caucasus reports.</p><p>Between January and July 2026, specialists serviced 734 substations with a voltage class of 6-10/0.4 kV. The work included repairing transformers and circuit breakers, replacing worn-out enclosures and installing modern domestically produced circuit breakers and disconnectors.</p><p>Rosseti Northern Caucasus has allocated RUB 1.7 billion for the repair program in Dagestan this year. The measures are designed to ensure reliable power supply for consumers during the autumn-winter period.</p> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:57:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/modern_euro_containers_being_installed_in_makhachkala/ MAKHACHKALA, August 26 – RIA Dagestan. SOCIETY <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 26 – RIA Dagestan. </b>More than 2,500 waste containers have been installed or replaced in Makhachkala since the beginning of the year, alongside the equipping of 141 new container sites, Ullubiy Adaev, head of the city's Housing and Utilities Department says.</p><p>The new euro-containers feature enhanced durability and ergonomics, aimed at optimizing waste collection and reducing operating costs.</p><p>Speaking after the installation of a new container site on Dakhadaev Street, Adaev said residents responded positively to the modern containers' aesthetic design and capacity.</p><p>"We have already received positive feedback from residents. Additionally, they are much more convenient for utility workers to operate" – the city administration official said.</p> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/fedor_shchukin_meets_with_participants_of_sea_mountains_press_tour/ MAKHACHKALA, August 26 – RIA Dagestan. POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 26 – RIA Dagestan. </b>Fedor Shchukin, Acting Head of Dagestan, briefed federal journalists on the region's recovery efforts and development agenda during a meeting with participants of the "Sea + Mountains" press tour.</p><p>The discussion covered socio-economic development, tourism potential, and major investment projects, with special attention to infrastructure restoration following the recent emergency.</p><p>The ITAR-TASS-organized press tour will visit Derbent and the Sulak Canyon, as well as include meetings with tourism industry representatives and local entrepreneurs.</p><p>The media delegation includes journalists from Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda, AiF-Moscow, Lenta.ru-Moscow, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Novy Kaliningrad, Delovoy Peterburg and the "Eto Kavkaz" portal.</p> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/industrial_enterprises_in_dagestan_require_approximately_900_specialists/ MAKHACHKALA, August 25 – RIA Dagestan. SOCIETY <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 25 – RIA Dagestan.</b> Dagestan Center for Advanced Professional Training hosted a meeting on personnel shortages and the "Professionalitet" project, chaired by Acting Deputy Prime Minister Rizvan Gazimagomedov.</p><p>Participants discussed the shortage of specialists, popularization of skilled trades, integration of education with the economy and workforce training for 2026.</p><p>Regional enterprises need more than 900 specialists. Training is provided by three universities and 13 colleges, including two mechanical engineering colleges. Eleven specialized engineering classes operate in the republic for early career guidance.</p><p>As part of "Professionalitet", Dagestan Ministry of Industry and Trade has signed agreements with Dagdiesel Plant, Kaspiysk Aviation Mechanical Plant, Gadzhiev Plant and Kaspiysk Precision Mechanics Plant to develop career guidance and boost the appeal of vocational professions.</p> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:27:41 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/shara_bullet_to_fight_at_raf_tournament_in_moscow/ MAKHACHKALA, August 25 – RIA Dagestan. SPORT <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 25 – RIA Dagestan. </b>Sharabutdin "Shara Bullet" Magomedov will face Brazilian Neiman Gracie at the RAF tournament in Moscow on September 5.</p> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:07:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/makhachkala_to_host_9th_all_russian_spartakiad_for_workers/ MAKHACHKALA, August 25 – RIA Dagestan. SOCIETY <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 25 – RIA Dagestan.</b> On August 29, Dagestan will host the 9th All-Russian Workers’ Spartakiad at Trud Stadium in Makhachkala. The event is run by the All-Russian Physical Culture and Sports Society “Labor Reserves” and supported by the regional youth affairs ministry and the ministry for physical culture and sports.</p><p>Participants from work collectives and sports associations across the country will compete in events ranging from 3x3 basketball and volleyball to kettlebell lifting, checkers, arm wrestling and assault rifle assembly.</p> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/still_wine_production_in_dagestan_grows_9_8_amid_nationwide_decline/ DERBENT, August 25 – RIA Dagestan. BUSINESS <p><b>DERBENT, August 25 – RIA Dagestan. </b>Results of a comprehensive audit of Dagestani wineries, carried out by experts from Roskachestvo's "Russian Wine Guide" were discussed at a meeting held at Derbent Vino winery.</p><p>The event brought together representatives of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, the Republic's Government, the Association of Grape Growers and Winemakers of Russia and heads of the industry's largest enterprises.</p><p>According to the meeting, still wine production in Dagestan grew by 9.88% to 1.35 million decaliters in the first seven months of 2026, contrasting with a nationwide decline. Experts attribute this performance to Dagestani producers' success in the sub-600 ruble per bottle segment.</p><p>Dagestan maintains its position as Russia's third-largest wine-producing region after Kuban and Crimea, with total vineyards covering 27,500 hectares. The audit confirmed the growing technological capacity of full-cycle enterprises, including Chateau Alvisa, Derbent Vino, Agrolaine and DKK. Despite challenging weather conditions and floods, the industry has not suffered critical losses.</p><p>As to Olesya Latysheva, head of the "Russian Wine Guide", Dagestani products are predominantly represented in the key price segment of up to 800 rubles, the most in demand among Russian consumers. However, she warned that "further volume growth is hindered by an imbalance in the varietal structure, which requires an adjustment to the vineyard planting strategy".</p><p>The expert underlined that the region demonstrated confident production growth in the still wine category, captured the niche vacated by imports but faced a severe shortage of in-demand grape varieties.</p><p>Akhmed Akhmedov, Deputy Chairman of the Republican Committee for Viticulture and Alcohol Regulation, noted that Dagestan accounted for 26% of the country's vineyards and a third of the gross harvest. Viticulture remains a budget-forming industry, providing over 20% of treasury revenues, with tax payments exceeding RUB 8.5 billion last year. The regional government forecasts a harvest of technical grape varieties of at least 226,500 tons.</p> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/culture/dagestani_artworks_presented_at_exhibition_in_moscow_cathedral_mosque/ MOSCOW, August 25 – RIA Dagestan. CULTURE <p><b>MOSCOW, August 25 – RIA Dagestan. </b>Traditional Dagestani crafts, including Untsukul woodwork, Balkhar ceramics and handwoven carpets are being showcased at the "Islamic Heritage of Russia: Peoples and Traditions" exhibition at Moscow Cathedral Mosque.</p><p>The exhibition runs until August 27 and marks the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, as well as Kazan's designation as "Cultural Capital of the Islamic World 2026".</p><p>Dagestan pavilion was organized with support from the republican Permanent Representative Office to the President of the Russian Federation.</p><p>Apart from the displays, the exhibition program includes lectures on the history and spiritual values of Russia's Muslim peoples, master classes in Islamic calligraphy and decorative arts and themed guided tours.</p><p>Organizers note that the project underscores Dagestan's contribution to Russia's cultural landscape and serves as a platform for interethnic dialogue.</p> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:32:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/culture/dagestan_to_host_multinational_russia_forum_of_national_creative_collectives/ MAKHACHKALA, August 25 – RIA Dagestan. CULTURE <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 25 – RIA Dagestan. </b>An extensive cultural program for the upcoming Festival of Culture and Sports of the Peoples of Southern Russia has been approved in Dagestan, with Mukhtar Kurbanov, First Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Dagestan, outlining the key events.</p><p>According to Kurbanov, "Multinational Russia" Forum of National Creative Collectives will become one of the key events. Meetings and expert sessions will be held at M. Gorky Russian Drama Theater and R. Gamzatov National Library of the Republic of Dagestan.</p><p>The forum will bring together heads of relevant regional ministries, directors of national ensembles and philharmonics, artists and creative managers. Speakers will include experts from the Russian Ministry of Culture and leading specialists in production, fundraising and content management.</p><p>Concurrently, ethnographic homesteads representing 19 regions of the North Caucasian and Southern Federal Districts will be set up on the Central Square of Makhachkala. The grand concert program will feature renowned Dagestani ensembles "Lezginka", "Dagestan" and "Youth of Dagestan" along with philharmonic soloists and guest artists from participating regions.</p> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:42:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/dagestan_prepares_to_host_festival_of_culture_and_sports_of_peoples_of_southern_russia/ MAKHACHKALA, August 24 – RIA Dagestan. SPORT <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 24 – RIA Dagestan. </b>Preparations for one of southern Russia's most anticipated events have officially begun. Makhachkala hosted a meeting of the organizing committee responsible for the Festival of Culture and Sports of the Peoples of Southern Russia.</p><p>The session brought together two key figures — Odes Baisultanov, First Deputy Minister of Sports of Russia and Magomed Ramazanov, Chairman of the Dagestani Government — alongside representatives from federal agencies, affiliated organizations and regions across the country.</p><p>This autumn, Dagestan will welcome the festival, an event widely regarded as the year's highlight for both the North Caucasian and Southern Federal Districts.</p> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:39:27 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/culture/dagestan_folk_ensemble_wins_grand_prix_at_russian_field_festival_in_moscow/ MOSCOW, August 24 – RIA Dagestan. CULTURE <p><b>MOSCOW, August 24 – RIA Dagestan. </b>Gergebil Folk Choreographic Ensemble has won the Grand Prix at the 15th Interregional Festival of Slavic Art "Russian Field" in Moscow.</p><p>Led by Magomedkhabib Gamzatov, Dagestani group took top honors in the "Best Choreographic Ensemble" category. Jury members praised the ensemble's high level of performance, energy, and dedication to traditional Dagestani choreography. The festival brought together some 3,000 participants from various regions across Russia.</p><p>The festival also showcased masters of the republic's traditional folk crafts, including Honored Artist of the Republic of Dagestan Magomedali Magomedaliyev, a specialist in Untsukul metal-inlaid woodwork; jeweler Khidriilyas Akhmedov and Umar Sheikhov, a master of chased copperware.</p> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:35:38 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/trout_production_in_dagestan_grows_1_5_fold_in_first_half_of_2026/ MAKHACHKALA, August 24 – RIA Dagestan. BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 24 – RIA Dagestan. </b>The volume of farmed commercial trout in Dagestan reached 1,494.8 tons in the first half of 2026. Compared to the same period in 2025, this figure grew by 50% thanks to the implementation of new large-scale investment projects in trout farming, the regional fisheries committee reports.</p><p>Irganai Trout LLC remains the industry leader. It is the republic's largest cage aquaculture investment project, with a designed capacity of up to 3,000 tons of fish per year. In the first half of 2026, 1,402.2 tons of rainbow trout were raised in the waters of the Irganai Reservoir, of which 315.2 tons were sold.</p><p>A total of 20 trout farms are currently operating in the republic.</p> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:59:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/russian_government_allocates_over_rub_3_5_billion_to_support_smes_in_single_industry_towns/ MAKHACHKALA, August 24 – RIA Dagestan. POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 24 – RIA Dagestan. </b>Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed an order allocating over RUB 3.5 billion to support projects in special economic zones and single-industry towns, including Dagestanskiye Ogni.</p><p>The funds will be directed toward a preferential loan program for small and medium-sized enterprises. Entrepreneurs in single-industry towns are eligible for tax incentives, including a reduced corporate income tax rate and zero rates for property and land taxes. They can also access preferential investment loans of up to 200 million rubles at an annual interest rate of 6%.</p> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/makhachkala_to_host_unity_of_the_peoples_of_russia_cycling_rally/ MAKHACHKALA, August 24 – RIA Dagestan. SOCIETY <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 24 – RIA Dagestan.</b> Makhachkala will host a large-scale cycling rally for the Unity of the Peoples of Russia on August 29, city officials report.</p><p>Cyclists of all ages are welcome. Children aged 7–13 will ride from Lenin Square to the end of Rasul Gamzatov Avenue and back; participants aged 14+ will go to the Multifunctional Center on Peter the Great Avenue and return. Prizes and commemorative gifts will be handed over to all participants.</p> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/culture/ancient_naryn_kala_citadel_to_host_classical_music_festival/ DERBENT, August 24 – RIA Dagestan. CULTURE <p><b>DERBENT, August 24 – RIA Dagestan.</b> An open-air classical music festival will be held at Derbent's ancient Naryn-Kala fortress on August 28–29.</p><p>Two of Russia's leading ensembles —Moscow State Academic Symphony Orchestra and Minin Choir — will perform over two evenings. Conductors: Anton Shaburov and Timofey Golberg. Soloists: Bolshoi Theatre artists Igor Golovatenko (baritone) and Elmira Karakhanova (soprano).</p><p>Day one focuses on history and memory: Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture," excerpts from "Romeo and Juliet", the March from "The Love for Three Oranges" and Prokofiev's "Alexander Nevsky."</p><p>Day two offers a lyrical program blending Russian opera classics with Caucasian motifs: Tchaikovsky's "Iolanta" and "Eugene Onegin", Rachmaninoff's "Aleko", Borodin's "Prince Igor" plus works by Murad Kazhlaev and Khachaturian's "Lezginka."</p><p>The festival is supported by Acting Head of Dagestan Fedor Shchukin and the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives.</p> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:09:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/magomedkhabib_kadamagomedov_defeats_will_lewan_at_raf_freestyle_wrestling_tournament/ MAKHACHKALA, August 24 – RIA Dagestan. SPORT <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 24 – RIA Dagestan. </b>Olympic silver medalist for Belarus Magomedkhabib Kadamagomedov had a successful outing at the 12th numbered tournament of the Real American Freestyle (RAF) league.</p><p>The wrestling event took place early morning, August 23, in Cleveland, USA. Dagestani middleweight dominated his bout against local athlete Will Lewan, leading 7-0 by the end of the first period. Just seconds before the intermission, the American suffered a leg injury and was forced to withdraw from the match.</p><p>This was Magomedkhabib's fourth appearance on the mat in the RAF: he previously defeated Dustin Plott but lost to Kyle Dake and Evan Wick.</p><p>The tournament card featured a total of 12 bouts. In the main event, American Olympic champion Henry Cejudo pinned former UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili, getting his revenge for a loss to the Georgian fighter in Tbilisi at RAF Georgia in July. The victory brought the American the "RAF Crossover" belt, established for matchups between stars from different combat sports.</p><p>The league's next tournament will take place on September 5 in Moscow. Several Russian stars are expected to participate, including two-time Olympic champion Abdulrashid Sadulaev.</p> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:33:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/magomed_magomedov_and_ismail_khaniev_win_gold_at_u20_world_freestyle_wrestling_championship/ MAKHACHKALA, August 24 – RIA Dagestan. SPORT <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 24 – RIA Dagestan. </b>Competition at the U20 World Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia, intensified on Saturday, August 22, as medals were contested across four weight divisions, with Dagestan-born wrestlers claiming all of Russia's two golds and one bronze.</p><p>The team's first gold was claimed by Magomed Magomedov (57 kg), a lightweight representing Gamidov Sports School. A student of national youth team coach Arslanbek Aliyev, he defeated American Isai Cortez 8–4 in the final. A day earlier, Magomedov had posted four victories, two of them by early stoppage.</p><p>Team captain Ismail Khaniev (79 kg) lived up to his billing as favourite, capturing his second consecutive U20 world title. A student at the School of Olympic Reserve, he finished all four of his preliminary bouts early, outscoring opponents by a combined 42–2.</p><p>In the final match, the trainee of Russian junior national team coach Zelimkhan Guseinov defeated Japan's Keivan Garedagi 8-0. Wrestling fans will remember the Japanese athlete for his victory at the Asian Championships, where he beat Olympic champion Razambek Zhamalov in the final. Notably, earlier this year Khaniev won the senior Russian National Championship, reached the final of the Ivan Yarygin Cup and claimed gold at both the U20 and U23 European Championship.</p><p>A bronze medal was awarded to Khaniev's teammate Zalimkhan Umarov (65 kg), who defeated Turkey's Haji Zade 13-2 in the bronze medal match. During the preliminary rounds, Umarov lost to the eventual tournament champion, American Bo Bassett.</p><p>The Russian team now holds a total of five medals (2 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze). Tomorrow, on the final day of competition, Rodion Sanakoev (97 kg) will wrestle for gold, while Islam Kazharov (74 kg) and Soslan Gabuev (125 kg) will compete in the repechage.</p> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/unified_dispatch_center_for_transport_system_management_opens_in_makhachkala/ MAKHACHKALA, August 22 – RIA Dagestan. BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 22 – RIA Dagestan. </b>Makhachkala has presented the sixth phase of its Intelligent Transport System rollout, headlined by the opening of a Unified Dispatch Centre for centralized traffic management.</p><p>"The city now has a working ITS. After three or four years of downtime, it has been restored — a key step for any modern city. Operators can now control traffic lights, especially during rush hour" First Deputy Mayor Gadzhimurad Murtuzaliev said.</p><p>The deployed infrastructure includes 90 CCTV cameras, 274 traffic detectors, 81 controllers and 81 adaptive "smart" traffic lights. The system enables real-time monitoring, faster response to congestion and accidents, smarter signal management, and improved road safety.</p><p>Specialist Agakhan Muratkhanov demonstrated how the system works using Akushinsky Avenue: one intersection runs on a fixed program, another is part of a "green wave" while the third one uses local-adaptive control. "If one side has 1,000 cars and the other 100, the controller holds the lighter side and gives more time to the heavier one" - the officer explained.</p> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:54:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/government_of_dagestan_and_public_chamber_strengthen_cooperation_on_legal_status_of_transhumance_grazing_lands/ MAKHACHKALA, August 21 – RIA Dagestan. POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 21 – RIA Dagestan. </b>Amirkhan Magomdadaev, Chairman of the Public Chamber of the Republic of Dagestan, held a working meeting with Ramazan Dzhafarov, Acting First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Republic of Dagestan.</p><p>The parties discussed the importance of strengthening cooperation between civil society and law enforcement agencies. They identified priority areas such as the prevention of extremism and terrorism, improving legal literacy among youth and strengthening interethnic and interfaith harmony.</p><p>The parties also discussed issues related to the legal status of lands used for transhumance livestock grazing. The region's Public Chamber once again raised the issue of formalizing title documents for land plots and residential homes for citizens actually living on these lands, as well as the need to provide residents of such settlements with full access to social infrastructure, including educational and healthcare facilities, quality roads and water supply systems.</p><p>During the discussion on the agro-industrial complex, the parties addressed tasks to improve the efficiency of agricultural land use, develop irrigation systems, preserve pastures, and modernize livestock farms. They also reviewed issues related to updating the fleet of agricultural machinery, expanding product processing and storage, and bringing Dagestani goods to new markets.</p><p>The issue of personnel shortages in agriculture was highlighted as a separate topic. Dzhafarov and Magomdadaev discussed measures to attract and retain young specialists in rural areas, including enhancing the prestige of agricultural professions and providing workers with housing and decent working conditions. </p><p>Following the meeting, the Public Chamber of Dagestan confirmed its readiness to serve as an expert and dialogue platform for developing specific legislative and administrative decisions in collaboration with the republican Government and security agencies.</p> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:49:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/dagestan_tops_ranking_of_regions_by_normative_housing_demand_through_2036/ MAKHACHKALA, August 21 – RIA Dagestan. BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 21 – RIA Dagestan. </b>Dagestan has topped the ranking of Russian regions with the highest normative housing demand by 2036. To achieve the target housing provision rate of 38 square meters per resident, the republic needs to build 58 million square meters of residential real estate.</p><p>This was announced by Yulia Tokareva, Partner and Head of Strategic Consulting at CMWP, during a roundtable titled "Integrated Territorial Development: Improving Implementation Mechanisms for ITD Projects". The company's analysts calculated the demand for each region based on population size and the gap between current and normative housing provision (38 square meters per person by 2036). The calculations used Rosstat data, with Moscow and St. Petersburg excluded from the sample.</p><p>Dagestan's high demand for new housing is driven by the currently low provision of living space per resident. According to Tokareva, about 83% of developers are interested in Integrated Territorial Development (ITD) projects, with housing remaining the primary driver of such initiatives. The 58 million square meters required for Dagestan also represents significant potential for the ITD market.</p><p>Tyumen Oblast and Krasnodar Krai rounded out the top three regions in terms of required housing volume. Tyumen Oblast will need to build an additional 50 million square meters of residential real estate by 2036, while Krasnodar Krai will need 33 million square meters. The Chechen Republic and Moscow Oblast also made the top five for housing demand, each requiring 29 million square meters.</p><p>Under current plans, 663 million square meters of housing will be commissioned across Russia by 2030 as part of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project. This will update the country's housing stock by 23% compared to 2019 levels and increase average housing provision to 33 square meters per person. By 2036, the target is set to reach 38 square meters per resident. Currently, the national average in Russia is about 30 square meters of housing per person.</p> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/dagestan_industrial_production_index_reaches_106_in_h1_2026/ MAKHACHKALA, August 21 – RIA Dagestan. BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 21 – RIA Dagestan.</b> Acting Head of the Republic Fedor Shchukin highlighted a 106 % industrial production index for the first half of the year as evidence of confident economic growth in Dagestan. The top official commended the thousands of specialists and laborers whose dedication has allowed local enterprises to operate with greater stability than in the previous year. This enhanced operational reliability translated into robust commercial performance, with the total value of shipped manufactured goods exceeding RUB 60 billion during the reporting period. To sustain this growth trajectory, the enterprises diversify their offerings to penetrate new market niches and bolster their competitive market presence.</p><p>Building on this success, Dagestani manufacturers are now focused on expanding their production capacities, penetrating new market niches, and strengthening their overall market presence.</p><p>Fedor Shchukin specifically praised the Dagdiesel enterprise for its exceptional performance, revealing that its production of metal goods has grown 1.5 times. Concurrently, the electronics and optics industries experienced a 28.5 percent output increase, spearheaded by the contributions of Elektrosignal and the Derbent Research Institute. The food processing sector is also maintaining a steady growth pattern, supported heavily by the continuous operations of expansive agricultural complexes and meat processing facilities. According to the head of the republic, this broad-based industrial expansion encompasses additional sectors such as rubber and plastic manufacturing, printing, and light industry.</p><p>Shchukin pointed to robust progress in the chemical sector alongside increased manufacturing of building materials, paper products and beverages. According to the regional leader, the launch of new facilities and the broadening of product assortments are effectively decreasing dependence on imported goods. These positive trends simultaneously stimulate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises throughout the local economy.&nbsp;</p> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/three_dagestani_fighters_to_compete_at_pfl_tournament_in_florida/ MAKHACHKALA, August 21 – RIA Dagestan. SPORT <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 21 – RIA Dagestan.</b> Three mixed martial athletes from Dagestan will showcase their skills at an upcoming Professional Fighters League event in Tampa, Florida, scheduled for the night of August 22. </p><p>Second-ranked lightweight Gadzhi Rabadanov is poised for a high-stakes co-main event clash against American Tracy Reader, carrying an extensive professional ledger of 27 wins, five defeats, and two draws. </p><p>Bantamweight Magomed Magomedov will also see action against Peruvian sixth-ranked contender Daniel Marcos, who holds a 2-1 record within the PFL organization. </p><p>Opening the regional contributions on the preliminary card, Magomed Zainukov is matched up against Brazilian lightweight Nathan Schulte. The marquee main event of the tournament will see reigning women's featherweight champion Cris Cyborg defend her title against formidable challenger Ketlen Vieira.</p> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/over_1_2_million_tons_of_roughage_harvested_in_dagestan_in_2026/ MAKHACHKALA, August 21 – RIA Dagestan. POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 21 – RIA Dagestan. </b>More than 1.2 million tons of roughage have been harvested in Dagestan in 2026. By the end of the forage harvesting campaign, this figure is expected to reach 1.6 million tons.</p><p>Dagestan Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food, Shamil Dzhamalov joined a federal videoconference hosted by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture to review the progress of the 2026–2027 forage harvesting campaign. The discussion covered feed availability for livestock farmers, the pace of harvesting, and carryover stocks.</p><p>In 2026, Dagestan expanded its forage crop area by almost 16,000 hectares compared with last year, bringing the total to more than 150,000 hectares. As of now, farms in the republic have harvested over 1.2 million tons of roughage, with a target of 1.6 million tons by the end of the campaign.</p><p>The meeting also looked at grain and legume supplies for livestock and compound feed production. According to the Ministry official, Dagestan's expected gross grain harvest is 358,500 tons, while domestic demand exceeds one million tons. The shortfall will be covered by supplies from other regions.</p> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/muhammad_mokaev_to_face_georgian_olympic_champion_in_grappling_match/ MAKHACHKALA, August 21 – RIA Dagestan. SPORT <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 21 – RIA Dagestan. </b>Muhammad Mokaev will compete in a grappling match against two-time Georgian Olympic champion Vladimer Khinchegashvili. The matchup is scheduled for September 19 in Tbilisi.</p><p>The bout will take place under grappling rules, a discipline in which both athletes have extensive experience. Khinchegashvili is known not only as a highly decorated freestyle wrestler but also for participating in exhibition grappling matches, while Mokaev regularly competes in similar formats between his MMA bouts.</p> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:37:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/tagirkent_kazmalyar_border_crossing_on_azerbaijani_border_to_undergo_reconstruction/ MAKHACHKALA, August 20 – RIA Dagestan. BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 20 – RIA Dagestan.</b> Daily vehicle capacity at the Tagirkent-Kazmalyar border crossing with Azerbaijan will surge from 600 to 2,360 following a significant infrastructure reconstruction. </p><p>The initiative, implemented under the "Efficient Transport System" national project, involves widening the crossing to twenty lanes and building 99 new facilities on-site. </p><p>Serving as a crucial artery for the North-South International Transport Corridor, the upgraded checkpoint will incorporate advanced weight and dimension controls alongside two portal inspection systems. Project advancement is currently paused as officials await the final findings of the mandatory environmental review.</p> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:39:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/two_dagestani_contestants_to_represent_republic_at_professionals_championship_finals_in_kaluga/ KALUGA, August 20 – RIA Dagestan. SOCIETY <p><b>KALUGA, August 20 – RIA Dagestan.</b> Representing the Republic of Dagestan, a two-member team is participating in the "Professionals" skills championship finals, focusing on the industrial track in Kaluga on August 21 - 26. </p><p>Mustafa Ediev, representing R.N. Ashuraliev Technical College, is competing in UAV Repair category while Madina Zabitova from the College of Design and Information Technologies is showcasing her skills in Fashion Technology segment. </p><p>The students are accompanied by expert mentors Zarema Bagautdinova and Dzhilliana Yahyaeva, who provided the essential training needed to reach this prestigious final round. Dagestani team now faces several days of demanding challenges designed to test and showcase their advanced technical and professional expertise.</p> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:31:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/traumatology_and_cardiovascular_surgery_lead_complex_medical_treatments_in_dagestan/ MAKHACHKALA, August 20 – RIA Dagestan. SOCIETY <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 20 – RIA Dagestan.</b> In the first half of 2026, 5,975 residents of Dagestan received high-tech medical care. A total of RUB 1.416 billion was allocated from the Territorial Compulsory Health Insurance Fund for complex surgeries and rehabilitative treatment.</p><p>All targets under the territorial state guarantees program for the six-month period were exceeded, reaching 110% in service volume and 103% in funding. The average cost per hospitalization involving high-tech medical procedures made RUB 237,100. Compared to the same period last year, the volume of high-tech medical care provided increased by 4%, while funding grew by 16%, indicating expanded access to complex medical care for the region's population.</p><p>Besides, Dagestani medical centers provided qualified high-tech care to 378 out-of-region patients from other parts of Russia, with treatment costs totaling RUB 99.9 million.</p><p>According to the Fund's statistics, the largest share of high-tech procedures was concentrated in several key specialties: traumatology and orthopaedics accounted for 26% of the total volume, cardiovascular surgery for 20%, ophthalmology for 15% and otorhinolaryngology and neurosurgery for 9% each.</p><p>Strong target fulfilment rates were also recorded in thoracic surgery (100%), otorhinolaryngology (78%), rheumatology (69%) and oncology (64%).</p> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/culture/channel_one_broadcasts_episode_on_kaitag_embroidery/ MAKHACHKALA, August 20 – RIA Dagestan. CULTURE <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, August 20 – RIA Dagestan.</b> An episode of the "Good Morning" TV-show on Channel One spotlighted Kaitag embroidery, a traditional Dagestani handicraft with deep cultural roots. </p><p>The broadcast highlighted the ongoing revival of this folk art and the craftswomen who meticulously preserve the ancient technique and transmit it to younger generations.</p><p>At present, hundreds of women throughout Dagestan practice Kaitag embroidery. All pieces are produced by hand using silk threads and 16 distinct types of stitches. The creation of a single work can require up to one year.</p> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0300