Yes, there are Muslims in Russia. According to the 2010 census, Muslims make up 14.5% of the total population in Russia. The majority of Muslims in Russia are Sunnis belonging to the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence. There are also a small number of Shia Muslims, primarily from the Caucasus region.

Why there are so many Muslims in Russia?

There are around 14 million Muslims living in Russia today, making up approximately 10% of the population. This is due to the fact that Russia is home to many ethnic groups with a Muslim majority, such as the Tatars and Bashkirs, as well as many immigrants from Muslim countries such as Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Additionally, the Soviet Union’s policy of encouraging Muslim immigration has also contributed to the large Muslim population in Russia today.

What is Russia’s main religion?

According to the 2010 Russian Census, the majority of the population (72.4%) identifies as Russian Orthodox Christian. Other religions practiced in Russia include Islam (7.6%), other Christianity (1.2%), Buddhism (0.7%), Judaism (0.2%), and other (1.1%).