Father Gavriil Vinogradov

religious leader

Father Gavriil Vinogradov is a Russian Orthodox priest who previously served as the head of the Sochi representation of the Valaam Monastery. He gained media attention after making controversial statements about Islam, referring to it as a 'wrong religion' and suggesting that its followers could pose a threat to society. His comments led to a significant backlash, including his removal from his position. Following a conflict with special forces commander Apti Alaudinov, who publicly criticized him, the two later met to reconcile, with Father Gavriil expressing that their views were more aligned than initially perceived.