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Russian Human Rights Council Calls for Investigation of Moscow Mufti Over Statements on Polygamy and Ded Moroz
Kirill Kabanov, a member of Russia’s Human Rights Council (HRC), has called for an investigation into statements made by Moscow Mufti Ildar Alyautdinov. The mufti’s comments in support of polygamy and his remarks about Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost) were criticized as provocative and contrary to Russian laws and traditions.