Andrey Balzhirov, permanent representative of the traditional Buddhist sangha of Russia in Moscow, Sanjai Lama expresses his concerns over the tendency of developing inter-ethnic conflicts in Russia.
"The events that occurred cause deep concerns. Of course, citizens should be socially and economically protected, should be sure of their future and security. Why is this important? I think the shadow economy plays a big role, because it is an engine of various stresses. I should note that the authorities responded to the events right in time and prevented inter-ethnic and inter-religious escalations. Of course, we discuss these issues in the Public Chamber, with Father Vsevolod and in the Interreligious Council. We discuss it a lot, gather commissions. Why does it happen? Migration is huge, because the regions have no economic or social or even household conditions for work. Conditions for work should be established so that the migration flow isn’t so huge. The shadow economy is a difficult thing. Some people gain profit from it, but society suffers."
