Gavriil Vinogradov

Father Gavriil Vinogradov is a Russian Orthodox priest who previously served as the head of the Sochi Representation of the Valaam Monastery. He garnered media attention following remarks he made about Islam, which he referred to as a 'wrong religion,' leading to a significant public backlash and his subsequent removal from his position. Vinogradov's comments sparked a conflict with Apti Alaudinov, the commander of the Akhmat special forces, who publicly criticized him. After initial tensions, the two met to discuss their differences and expressed a mutual understanding, with Vinogradov asserting that misunderstandings had been exacerbated by media portrayals.