Cooperation Between Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and the Clergy in Countering Extremism

The article analyzes the experience accumulated in the Russian Federation of interaction between the internal affairs bodies and the official clergy of the largest world religions. The author examines the legal basis that has laid the foundation for successful cooperation between law enforcement agencies in general and internal affairs agencies in particular with representatives of the main religious denominations that have historically become widespread on the territory of the Russian Federation. The purpose of the work is to identify and critically reflect on gaps in the existing practice of countering extremism, as well as to formulate proposals for improving the practice of cooperation between the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation and the Russian clergy in preventing extremism and combating its various manifestations. The work focuses on the insufficient use of the potential of the world's largest religions in strengthening the atmosphere of mutual understanding, cooperation and mutual assistance in Russian society. The author comes to several conclusions. First, the legislation of the Russian Federation has formed an extensive regulatory framework necessary for the successful implementation of opportunities for coordinating the efforts of the internal affairs bodies of Russia, as well as other law enforcement agencies of our country and representatives of the Russian clergy in countering extremism. The task of the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation at this stage is systematic work to achieve the goals formulated by the legislation in the field of countering extremism. Secondly, the key to successfully countering extremism is to work with all categories of citizens, taking into account gender and age specifics, historical and cultural characteristics. Particular attention should be paid to the young rising generation of Russians, which is one of the most vulnerable categories of the population to negative impact. Thirdly, one of the most important aspects of successfully countering extremism is educational and educational work with the population aimed at forming in every citizen an objective and unbiased view of the culture, religion, customs and traditions of the peoples of Russia. The author believes that only an educated person with sufficient knowledge can confidently resist attempts to influence him by extremist organizations. Fourthly, the importance in the context of the spread of the coronavirus pandemic and the significant increase in the time that the inhabitants of our country spend in cyberspace dictate the need to intensify the efforts of the internal affairs bodies and the clergy to combat extremism on the Internet.

extremism, countering extremism, prevention, prevention, education, interaction, cooperation, coordination of efforts, multinational people, interethnic harmony, interfaith peace