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Dagestan's Capital Bursts With Migrants
As impoverished villages grow empty, the local capital is under strain from the number of migrants.
2 Jun 04
Dagestan Mourns National Poet
Rasul Gamzatov was the best known figure from Dagestan in Soviet times.
13 Nov 03
Dagestan: Islamic Schools Prospering
Repelled by the corruption of state colleges, many young Dagestanis are turning to Islamic higher education.
22 May 03
Dagestan Struggles to Stem TB Scourge
Local customs and poverty are hampering the fight against TB in Dagestan.
21 Feb 03
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