The Rise of Radical and Nonofficial Islamic Groups in Russia's Volga Region

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The book explores the normalization of political violence in the North Caucasus, highlighting how it has become a familiar aspect of life for experts and activists. It examines the perception of terrorism as inherent to regions like Dagestan, Ingushetia, and Chechnya, while a recent tragedy in the Volga region raises concerns about the spread of Islamist terrorism beyond these areas, suggesting a broader and more alarming trend in Russian society.