Cultural and religious revival of Muslim comm unities in 1985—1997 (based on the materials of Chelyabinsk origin)

Abstract

The article deals with the cultural and religious revival of Muslim communities
occurred on the territory of the Chelyabinsk region in the period of perestroika
and after it. A transformation of religious communities happened, which led to the
appearance of a formal system of hierarchy. It helped to solve problems “on the
place”. Sometimes the process of national self-consciousness was in exaggerated
form — creation of Argayashskaya autonomy. The effects of this process were
reflected in the institualization of state-confessional relations. In the end appeared
the new religious legislation and agreement of cooperation.