Muslims in Putin's Russia: Discourse on Identity, Politics, and Security

By Simona E Merati

Book Overview

This book offers a novel interpretation of Russian contemporary discourse on Islam and its influence on Russian state policies. It shifts the analytical perspective from the discussion about Russia's Islam as a potential security threat to a more comprehensive view of the relationships of Muslims with Russia as a state and a civilization. The work demonstrates how many Muslims increasingly express a sense of belonging to Russia and are increasingly willing to contribute to state building processes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319851721
• ISBN13: 9783319851723
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 241 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.3"