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"Russian Community": now the entire DUM organization can be safely recognized as extremist
25 August 2025

Russian nationalists welcome the recognition of the dictionary "Islam in the North Caucasus" as extremist. Against the backdrop of this decision, the leader of the "Russian Community" organization Andrei Tkachuk stated that the activities of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Russia may also fall under the law.

Russian Muslim Clergy Approves Botox Injections for Believers
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Russian Muslim Clergy Approves Botox Injections for Believers
12 August 2025

The Council of Ulema of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation (SAM) has approved the use of botulinum toxin (better known as Botox) for cosmetic purposes for Muslims. This was reported by the press service of the organization.

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Dictionary "Islam in the North Caucasus" edited by the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of the Russian Federation banned in Russia
12 August 2025

The Moscow City Court, following a lawsuit by the Moscow prosecutor's office, has recognized the dictionary "Islam in the North Caucasus" edited by Damir Mukhetdinov (SDM RF) as extremist.

Patriarch Kirill reproached Schema-Abbot Gabriel for attempting to provoke an
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Patriarch Kirill reproached Schema-Abbot Gabriel for attempting to provoke an "Orthodox-Islamic conflict"
17 June 2025

After a high-profile incident involving Schema-Abbot Gabriel and Deputy Chief of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces Apti Alaudinov, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' condemned the priest for his words about Muslims. According to the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, these statements were nothing more than an attempt to provoke an "Orthodox-Islamic conflict." He also called for "driving away" all those who, under the pretext of protecting Russian culture and the church, agitate for a fight against Russian Muslims.