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Religious dialogue

Islam and Orthodox Christianity Have the Same Values, Putin Says

It is "essential" to preserve these values, the Russian president said.

Controversial practice

Legalizing Polygamy Will ‘Guarantee’ Women’s Rights in Russia, Moscow’s Muslim Leader Says

“There’d be much less sinfulness and fornication that’s spreading so rapidly,” the mufti of Moscow claimed.

Diverse casting

Jeans Retailer Becomes First Major Russian Brand to Feature Hijab-Wearing Model

The company “wanted to make it clear that we make clothing for everyone.”

‘Top 100 Influential Russian Muslims’ Ranking Released by Local Media

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Alisher Usmanov and Suleiman Kerimov were listed in the top 10.

De-radicalization

Russia to Open Terrorist Rehab Center in Annexed Crimea

The center will offer “a path to recovery” and exoneration for members of a banned Islamic group in Crimea.

Ethnic minority

Dozens of Crimean Tatars Arrested on Terrorism Charges

The arrests have been condemned as a continuation of Russia's “unabated” persecution of Crimean Tatars.

Demographic shift

Russia Will Be One-Third Muslim in 15 Years, Chief Mufti Predicts

"Dozens" of new mosques will need to be built in Russia’s largest cities, the religious leader said.

2nd Russian City Halts Ticket Sales for ‘Gay’ BTS Film

Grozny has suspended ticket sales for the K-pop boy band BTS’ concert documentary following social media pressure.

Putin Calls for a 'Revival' of Islamic Education in Russia

Thousands of young radicalized Russians have travelled to Iraq and Syria to join jihadist fighters.

Kadyrov Calls on Muslims to Stop Rallying in Support of Rohingya

“There is no need for rallies now,” said the Chechen strongman

opinion Sergei Markedonov

Why Myanmar Has Inflamed the Russian Caucasus (Op-ed)

The surge of public protests should come as no surprise to Moscow

At Least 17 Detained At Myanmar Embassy in Moscow Protesting Rohingya 'Genocide'

At least 17 people protesting the treatment of the Rohingya people have been detained near the Myanmar Embassy in Moscow

How Russia Is Responding to Trump's 'Muslim Ban'

Despite significant anti-migrant sentiment in Russia, not everyone agreed Trump was "making America great again."

Girls Under the Knife: Is Russia Ready to Tackle FGM?

The stories these women tell send shivers down the spine. They were only children when their mothers took them to see the older women. These women cut...

Russian Muslim Cleric Calls for Genital Mutilation of All Women

An Islamic cleric from Russia’s North Caucasus has called for all Russian women to undergo female genital mutilation (FGM), the Fontanka news website...

Moscow's Muslims Struggle to Find Place to Pray

The Russian capital may be home to almost two million Muslims — a greater number than any European city aside from Istanbul — but there are only four...

Moscow Imam Arrested on Inciting Terrorism Charges

Mahmoud Velitov, the imam of Moscow's Yardyam Mosque, has been arrested on charges of inciting terrorism, an unidentified source in law enforcement told...

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