Deputy Biysultan Khamzaev, who represents Dagestan in the State Duma, “attacked another deputy, Evgeny Popov, host of the 60 Minutes program, because he actually supported the decision of the Vladimir authorities to limit the use of the hijab in his region.” Readovka reports.
“Khamzaev called. Threatened. “It happens,” — Popov wrote on his Telegram channel.
Khamzaev, the publication notes, attacked the former deputy of the Verkhovna Rada Oleg Tsarevwhom he accused that people like him “have handed Ukraine over to fascists and nationalists.” The discussion itself revolved around the ban on religious paraphernalia and clothing, including hijabs and niqabs, in Vladimir secondary schools.
“It is unknown why Khamzaev adopted the position of immigrant lobbyists instead of the people. For example, in the Vladimir region, according to the population census, in 2021 there were about 900 natives of Dagestan; Ethnic Russians in the region are the absolute majority – more than 1.2 million people. At the same time, the manipulation of the Russian President’s words about respect and tolerance for the traditions of his fellow citizens, including religious ones, is completely unacceptable. The introduction of a uniform uniform for schools in the regions is one of the lines that Vladimir Putin spoke about. “It is not a demonstrative position, but a real adherence to one’s own religious principles is the path that our country has chosen,” – Readovka writes.
As the publication notes, “the strong reaction of Khamzaev and other indigenous Muslims is irrational, because there is simply no discrimination on religious grounds in the country, since the ban applies only to public schools, where the use of paraphernalia is already prohibited “.
“The modern trend to limit religious radicalism is in line with the anti-immigrant agenda, because visitors often simply refuse to follow our cultural values and Russian laws,” – says the publication.
It should be noted that another deputy of the State Duma of Dagestan Artem Bichaev points out the legality of the decision made by officials of the Vladimir region.
“For days there has been debate on the Internet about the ban on wearing religious clothing in schools in the Vladimir region. Everyone appeals to the Constitution: some insist on the secular nature of education, others on the freedom to profess their religion (or not profess any)… Those in favor of the universal use of any religious clothing, demanding the cancellation of the documents of The “Vladimir government does not say that such restrictions have long existed in 19 Russian regions, including Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, North Ossetia-Alania, the Stavropol Territory, the Astrakhan region and here in Dagestan.” – Bichaev emphasized.
He also recalled that similar restrictions were adopted in 2013 by Decree of the Government of the Chechen Republic N168 of July 11, 2013. It specifies the prohibition of wearing clothing that covers the face, as well as the need for students to wear clothing of a secular nature. .
The issue, according to the deputy, “is very subtle and delicate, and any discussion here must be carried out exclusively within the legal framework and in the appropriate tone.” With understanding of the special value of preserving interreligious peace in Russia. For all controversial issues there is a court, he stressed.
“The main task of children at school is to study. A school is an educational institution and nothing more. For everything else there are special institutions. Thus, those who speak of the unprecedented novelty and unconstitutionality of such documents are clearly false. Moreover, there are even decisions of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation on this issue.” – said Bichaev.
At the same time, the deputy highlighted “the crooked wording of the document by officials of the Vladimir Ministry of Education and their lack of basic religious knowledge.”
“When specifying clothing that should not be worn at school, they indicated only Muslim clothing as an example (they wrote about the niqab and the hijab). This formulation has caused quite a bit of bewilderment among many respectable Muslims that this normative act is specifically directed against them (although it certainly is not). There is also a complete lack of understanding of the difference between the hijab and the niqab. We all know very well that the ban on wearing the niqab is supported by our muftiate of Dagestan and many other Muslim associations. Therefore, before writing such documents and prohibiting anything, it would be worth understanding the material.” – Bichaev recommended.
As reported EADailyWearing clothing that demonstrated the religious affiliation of students, including hijabs and niqabs, was prohibited in schools in the Vladimir region. The order was issued by the local Ministry of Education and Youth Policy. The document was published on October 25. The Ministry recalled that Russia, according to the Constitution, is a secular State.
“The Church is separate from the State, including the area of secular education. “Student clothing should not contain religious attributes.” – the ministry said in a statement.
It should also be noted that the decision taken is fully consistent with the law on freedom of conscience and religious associations and the law on education.
In response, the deputy of the State Duma of Chechnya Adam Delimkhanov threatened to “clearly explain” to officials in the Vladimir region why the hijab should not be banned and what its difference is from the niqab. Chechen deputies discussed the issue with a deputy from the Vladimir region Igor Igoshin. The head of the republic issued this instruction. Ramzan Kadyrov.
“The result of the meeting was the decision to jointly achieve the cancellation of the provocation order.” – the Chechnya parliamentarian stressed.
Delimkhanov called the ban on the hijab in schools in the Vladimir region a serious violation of the Constitution of the Russian Federation.
“Covering up this discrimination with concerns about appearance in educational institutions is absolutely provocative. Such measures can create distrust in government institutions, increase feelings of alienation among religious citizens, and lead to disunity. The rights of believers are values without which the sustainable development of the country is impossible. “There is no doubt that we will achieve the lifting of this ban and fully defend the rights of Muslims.” – said the deputy of the State Duma of Chechnya.
