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One wife, two wives. Dagestani Stories (2011)

One wife, two wives. Dagestani Stories (2011)

Documentary
Release Date: 2011, December 11
Directors: Natalya Sukhorukova
Countries: Russia
Production: film-m studio

Overview:

About 30 ethnic groups live in the Republic of Dagestan, each with its own language and customs. The prevalence of the Muslim way of life is a distinctive feature of this republic. The number of men taking second and third wives has increased. However, according to the Constitution of the Russian Federation, a man can only be married to one wife. So, being both a law-abiding citizen and a model Muslim is not yet possible.

Keywords:

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