All hope is in yourself

“We will definitely return to our homes and demand that local authorities compensate for all the damage caused to us - for burned and looted shops, for apartments, and for cars.” This statement was made by the head of the Vainakh culture society of Karelia, Magomed Matuev. More than 30 families fled from the pogroms in Kondopoga and are now housed in one of the former pioneer camps near the city. The authorities were unable to ensure the safety of the Kondopoga Chechens, who now have to rely only on themselves.