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'Islam in former Soviet states remains a little explored subject matter, and what literature does exist tends to focus on extremism in Chechnya. But as Dominic Rubin's new book shows, Islam in Russia and Central Asia is thriving, multifaceted and diverse. . . a fascinating read'. 'Rubin's book offers a stimulating look at Muslim life and identity in post-Soviet Russia. Through interviews with local clerics and scholars in Moscow, Tatarstan, Central Asia and the North Caucasus, Rubin asks critical questions about what it means to be Muslim in a post-Soviet space, how Russian and Muslim identities combine, and whether we can speak of Russia's Islam.' -- Iwona Kaliszewska 'Dominic Rubin's travelogue provides a rich ethnographic tapestry of the former Soviet Muslim communities. Drawing from first hand observations, interviews and personal connections, he explores the varied and contradictory nature of Islam within Putin's Russia and the post-Soviet states.' -- Firouzeh Mostashari

'[Russia's Muslim Heartlands] is highly recommended to anyone with an interest in Russia, its Muslim communities or Islam in general. It provides fascinating insights into Russia's second largest religion, as well as the wide diversity of views within its Muslim communities.' -- International Affairs '[A] fascinating book . . . hugely rewarding'. 'Islam in former Soviet states remains a little explored subject matter, and what literature does exist tends to focus on extremism in Chechnya. But as Dominic Rubin's new book shows, Islam in Russia and Central Asia is thriving, multifaceted and diverse. . . a fascinating read'. 'Russia's Muslim Heartlands is a remarkable achievement ... It provides a unique picture of Islam across the post-Soviet space ... [the book] could almost serve as a 'who's who' of Russian-speaking intellectuals working on Islam and of influential Islamic clergy.' -- Europe-Asia Studies 'Dominic Rubin's travelogue provides a rich ethnographic tapestry of the former Soviet Muslim communities. Drawing from first hand observations, interviews and personal connections, he explores the varied and contradictory nature of Islam within Putin's Russia and the post-Soviet states.' -- Firouzeh Mostashari 'Rubin's book offers a stimulating look at Muslim life and identity in post-Soviet Russia. Through interviews with local clerics and scholars in Moscow, Tatarstan, Central Asia and the North Caucasus, Rubin asks critical questions about what it means to be Muslim in a post-Soviet space, how Russian and Muslim identities combine, and whether we can speak of Russia's Islam.' -- Iwona Kaliszewska

'Rubin's book offers a stimulating look at Muslim life and identity in post-Soviet Russia. Through interviews with local clerics and scholars in Moscow, Tatarstan, Central Asia and the North Caucasus, Rubin asks critical questions about what it means to be Muslim in a post-Soviet space, how Russian and Muslim identities combine, and whether we can speak of Russia's Islam.' -- Iwona Kaliszewska

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Dominic Rubin studied at Oxford and SOAS and is a professor in the Languages and Literatures Department at Moscow University Touro. He is Professor of Religion and Philosophy at The Higher School of Economics, Moscow. He has lived in Russia for the last eleven years.

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