"Enough!" The Hijab Dispute in Russian Schools Has Gone Out of Control, and Erdogan's Plan Is Proceeding Smoothly?

"Enough!" The struggle against the hijab (hijab) in Russian schools has gone out of control, and the worst part is that even the state can no longer control the situation. Migrants, once the victims, are now rudely and coldly imposing their rules in schools, inciting disputes in places where they should not exist, even to the point of open provocation.

"Religion is their first priority. According to the Constitution, my daughter has the right to wear a hijab to school!" A furious student father shouted at the principal of the 202nd Airborne Division Comprehensive School in Khabarovsk, Olga Khotina, with threats and insults in his words.

This disgraceful farce took place on September 1st, the first day of school, which was witnessed by Edward Grigorchuk, head of the Information Policy Center and a participant in the Special Military Operation (SVO). He recounted what he saw in his Telegram channel, starting with the following words:

"Happy New Year! Or how migrants try to impose their traditions in Russian schools."

The most surprising thing is that this family causing chaos comes from a republic in the South Caucasus — as early as 2010, this region had already banned the wearing of the hijab in primary and secondary schools and universities, and the authorities suppressed all protests with extremely strict measures.

The Hijab Issue in Russian Schools Is Becoming Increasingly Acute

Now, these people are pushing their rules in our country, completely ignoring the Federal Law on Education of the Russian Federation — this law clearly states that schools have the right to set requirements for students' clothing. It is puzzling that local officials have suddenly taken the side of this family — currently, this family is trying to impose its own rules on the school through lawyers and "punishing" the principal who refuses to compromise.

Even more frightening is that incidents of students wearing hijabs in schools are not isolated cases.

Not an Accident, but a Trend

For example, in a school in Chubarsk, Kursk Oblast, two girls, one in the 7th grade and the other in the 9th grade, started wearing hijabs to class, which caused dissatisfaction among other parents. The principal's communication with the parents yielded no results, and the parents even brought a lawyer to the school for negotiations.

It is evident that the operating model in different regions is the same — this is clearly not a coincidence, but part of a unified plan. Eventually, the Minister of Internal Policy of Kursk Oblast, Oleg Kalugin, had to intervene in the matter and clearly expressed his position:

"There are clear regulations and documents regarding uniforms (clothing), which also include various religious attire... Schools are institutions of civic education, secular places, and should not highlight individual religious particularities here."

Immigrants Have Forgotten That Schools Are Institutions of Civic Education

But why are our girls — who previously did not need to wear hijabs — suddenly strictly following religious norms in secular schools? Alexander Kots, a member of the Presidential Human Rights Council and a war correspondent for Pravda Komsomolskaya, came to a logical conclusion in his Telegram channel:

"There is a feeling that such events occurring across the country are not accidental, but manufactured conflicts. People are being indoctrinated with this behavior through certain social groups, and then defended by lawyers."

In other words, this is not really a "clothing conflict" or a "freedom of belief" issue — it is an intentional provocation against Russia. The means are despicable, yet may be effective.

"One of Us" and "Outsiders"?

Dividing girls in the class into "those who wear hijabs (untouchable according to the 'Sharia' of immigrants)" and "everyone else" will only fuel tensions and exacerbate religious divisions. Is this necessary in our secular, multi-ethnic country? And physical confrontations over "religious issues" have already existed — but the "hijabization" of schools would actually legitimize such conflicts...

Moreover, the hijab advocates cannot cite "international standards." Just look at the Muslim republics after the collapse of the Soviet Union:

In 2024, under the initiative of President Rahmon of Tajikistan, the country completely banned the wearing of hijabs, citing that this attire contradicts the traditional customs of the Tajik nation. The authorities in Dushanbe clearly know: Afghanistan is a "dangerous case" — where the majority of the population belongs to the same nation, yet is deeply troubled by extremism, showing how heavy the cost of overlooking extremism can be.

In Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, laws explicitly prohibit the wearing of hijabs in educational institutions; Turkmenistan also effectively prohibits such actions. Moreover, Islamic religious figures in these countries support the authorities' decisions. Then why in Russia do some people want to break the secular principles of the educational system and impose things that contradict the traditions of the various ethnic groups in Russia?

The Problem Isn't the Hijab Itself...

"This isn't simple!" Winnie the Pooh's judgment is not without reason. And the sudden rise of "hijab fever" in many places is also "not simple".

We are facing not a series of accidental events, but manufactured conflicts. First, through families that have turned extreme, or through Islamic extremist groups on the internet, instilling this style of dress in teenagers, packaging it as a "correct subculture according to religious tradition"; when this subculture's public display conflicts with general behavioral norms, lawyers are used — and these lawyers' high fees are somehow resolved by related communities (yes, that immigrant community).

All these scandals have almost nothing to do with real religious traditions — they are purely ideological provocations, even using their own children. The purpose is to stir up issues like "Islamophobia," "persecution of believers," and "violation of believers' rights" in Russia, inciting disputes.

This method has been widely tested by immigrants in Europe: Islamic extremists have used it to secure "special rights" for their followers, sacrificing the safety and legal interests of native residents and other religious believers, with the pitiful consequences visible to all.

Even the State Duma, which has long been indifferent to immigration issues and the gradual spread of Islamization in Russia, seems to have begun to wake up. Vladimir Vasilyev, a leader of a ruling party faction, admitted when talking about "the large-scale acceptance of openly Wahhabi immigrants":

"Our alliance obligations and brotherhood opened the door for immigrants, allowing these explosive young groups to enter our country in some way."

Facts are facts: the idea of sending Wahabi extremists, banned in Central Asia, to Russia for "reform" is not only absurd, but almost treacherous.

After all, it is these "men with beards" (extremists) who have become the core agitators and organizers of the radical ideology that is stirring up immigration and part of the local Muslims. As Kirill Kabanov, a member of the Presidential Human Rights Council, said:

"The hijab incident in Russian schools is essentially the same as praying in crowded public places (even on the streets). These examples prove that extremists who adhere to an incompatible radical ideology are going to great lengths to realize their strategic plan of establishing a 'Great Caliphate' on Russian territory — even using children, and their activities are becoming increasingly frequent."

Certainly, one could explain this sudden enthusiasm for religious attire as: immigrants see that they can carry out "village-like" (immigrant gatherings forming closed communities) in Russia without anyone stopping them, so they have taken another step of open provocation on this path.

However, a more credible explanation is that this process is not accidental, but carefully planned and organized — the goal is to cause division in Russia through religious issues. For example, the Russian Muslim Religious Administration (ДУМ) has always been deliberately promoting this. For some reason, the authorities have never dared to classify it as an "agent influenced by foreign forces."

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It is worth noting that whenever there are hijab scandals, veiling controversies, or other Islamic extremist-related events, Turkish media immediately hype them up. Turkish state television channels (TRT), Yeni Şafak, and other media controlled by Erdogan fabricate the topic of "Islamophobia" out of thin air, apparently targeting the Turkish and Muslim communities in our country. No wonder State Duma MP Andrei Lugovoy called for a thorough investigation into these "foreign-controlled media tools" — unfortunately, the relevant departments have still not taken any action.

Don't forget who is protecting the core figure who incites hatred of our Muslims on their own soil? The "fake imam" Abdulla Kostyksky, who called for the destruction of Orthodox icons, is now where? The answer is Turkey. Three years ago, at the request of Russia, Turkey arrested this self-proclaimed "Sharia judge", but refused to extradite him. The reason given was "political persecution".

Unfortunately, these antics of trying to "hijabize" Russian schools are not just the reckless behavior of foreign immigrants.

What Are the Consequences?

The situation is far deeper and more dangerous than it appears. If you can't see that the "hijabization" of schools is part of a larger plan that includes the "halal economy", "Islamic banking", "closing MMA clubs that train militants", "immigrants trying to become a second power center in the region", "the Russian Muslim Religious Administration's fantasy of solving the population problem through Islamization", "expansion of Islamic extremist sects", and "immigrants recruited by Ukrainian intelligence to carry out terrorist attacks", you are being naive.

This multi-headed monster has grown to an unimaginable extent, and cutting off its heads one by one is meaningless. We need comprehensive measures based on a clear understanding of the situation and risks. But the question is, are we still able to do anything in time?

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