13 February 2011 - 20:30

Russia’s first Muslim TV channel started its test run broadcastings on Sunday in a move earlier endorsed by President Dmitry Medvedev, who pointed to the necessity of creating such a channel in Russia as soon as possible.

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Russia’s first Muslim TV channel started its test run broadcastings on Sunday in a move earlier endorsed by President Dmitry Medvedev, who pointed to the necessity of creating such a channel in Russia as soon as possible.

The aim is to popularize Islam among the Russian population, a mission that should be specifically fulfilled by Islam experts, Medvedev explained.

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