Person: President Alexander Dzasokhov

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Warlord Basayev 'directed school attack': Russian minister

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said Chechen rebel warlord Shamil Basayev directed the hostage-taking raid on a school in southern Russia.

Sat, 11 Sep, 2004

Putin performs U-turn over siege public inquiry

Russian President Vladimir Putin performed a U-turn today – apparently responding to wide public dismay over the bloody school siege – and agreed to the formation of a parliamentary investigative commission.

Fri, 10 Sep, 2004

North Ossetian president orders govt to quit

The president of North Ossetia, the Russian region where more than 350 people were killed after terrorists seized hostages in a school, has ordered his government to quit.

Wed, 08 Sep, 2004

Government focus of anger as Russia mourns

A NUMB Russia observed the first of two days of national of mourning yesterday for the hundreds of victims of the school siege while criticism mounted on the government over its handling of the situation.

Tue, 07 Sep, 2004

Russia mourns but bitterness and anger mount

A numb Russia observed the first of two days of national of mourning today for the hundreds of victims of the school siege while criticism mounted on the government over its handling of the situation.

Mon, 06 Sep, 2004