“Islamic factor” in russian migration policy

... delivered a pre-emptive blow on the supporters of political Islam, and in 2011 sharply strengthened their control over Islamic institutions. Today, for security reasons, mosques, imams and madrasahs operate under vigilant oversight of the state authorities. Islam and Migration to Russia There is no wonder that members of the Islamic opposition facing criminal prosecution back home are seeking refuge in Russia in the general flow of labor migrants where one can get lost and continue political activity with impunity....