The paper analyzes the process of creation Russian state authorities in Chechen Republic during active phase Counter-Terrorism operation (autumn 1999 - spring 2000). At time, emergency military governments existed Chechnya alongside civilian governments, taking form commandant’s offices. Sharp discussions were held on issue political future Chechnya. Despite proposals to introduce direct rule a...

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This article starts by summarising the history of socially-engaged research on disadvantaged groups, pointing out that many social methods currently in use field originated outside academy, carried protagonists with a mission to draw attention injustices and bring about change. It then discusses often-problematic relationship between researchers people whose working lives they research, especia...