Muslim numbers grow in Russia

Muslim numbers grow in Russia

 

The number of Muslims has increased from 3% to 7% in Russia in the last three years. 74% of Russians are still Orthodox Christians, as stated by the Levada Center for Analysis, Interfax reports.

The number of Orthodox Christians in Russia has dropped by 6% since 2009. Only 1% of the population are Catholics, Protestants and Judaists.

10% of Russians do not associate themselves with religion, compared with 8% in 2009. The number of atheists dropped by 1%.

1600 were questioned by the center in 130 cities of 45 regions.

 

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