The historical factors of the development of Islam in Russia

Islam is the second largest religion in Russia with a Muslim population of over 20 million people. According to some historical data, Islam began to spread in Russia earlier than Orthodoxy. The development of Islam in Russia in a historical context experienced ups and downs, both during the periods of political tolerance and stagnation. At the beginning of the 21st century, trends towards the revival of Islam emerged in Russian society. This study examines the process of theoretical construction, historical development and analysis of the current state of Islam in Russia, and also analyzes and interprets some aspects of the influence of Islam.