https://www.muslim.ru/en/articles/137/13878/ >President Putin: Traditional Islam is an integral part of Russia’s spiritual life
https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/islam-russia-180307094248743.html >The Muslim community in Russia continues to grow, having reached 25 million, according to the grand mufti of Russia, Sheikh Rawil Gaynetdin.
>Islam came to Russia in the seventh century. Followers of our Prophet Muhammad came to Russia 22 years after he left earthly life."
>If the trend continues, the Muslim population could outnumber ethnic Russians within 30 years
