The journal Islamology is dedicated to the comprehensive study of Islam and Muslim communities, encompassing Islamic studies in its broad interdisciplinary context. Research on Islam and the Muslim world is becoming increasingly relevant. Modern developments in the Middle East, the discovery of new historical sources, increased migration from predominantly Muslim regions, and other factors necessitate an in-depth exploration of Islam, highlighting the significance of Islamic studies as a vital research field. Our journal aims to contribute to these endeavors. The last two centuries of world history are of research interest. Processes of modernization, the colonial legacy, urbanization, the secularization of Muslim societies, and efforts to establish nation-states have significantly transformed the role of Islam as a socio-political factor. This transformation is especially notable in Russia, which is home to a multi-million indigenous Muslim population.