Gas explosions in multi-storey buildings in Shakhty and Tbilisi; unprecedented court decision to write off Chechen residents' multibillion-rouble debts for gas; completion of receiving documents from applicants running for the position of Makhachkala Mayor; formation of the government and the launch of the new parliament's activities in Armenia; rally in Baku with the demand to release political prisoners, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of January 14-20, 2019, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".