Мусульмане Мордовии: историко-социологический портрет

Abstract

In recent years, the ethnoconfessional diversity of Russia, the traditional lifestyle of its indigenous peoples are threatened with destruction. In this regard, confessional issues are becoming particularly relevant. The article is based on the results of field research conducted by employees of the State public institution of the Republic of Moldova “Scientific Center for Socio-Economic Monitoring” in 2016–2023. The author examines the historical and sociological profile of Mordovian Muslims and identifies the following features: adherence to traditional value orientations and social attitudes, a low level of confessional involvement, the dominance of national and local identity in comparison with ethnic and religious identity, low conflict potential in the field of interfaith relations. Despite the pressure on their everyday life practices, traditional rituals and religious attitudes, the Muslims of Mordovia retain their ethnic and religious identity.