Igor Ivanishko

Igor Ivanishko is a judicial expert and religious scholar who serves on the advisory council of the State Duma's committee on civil society development and religious organizations. He has been actively involved in discussions surrounding the legal recognition and implications of various religious movements, including the potential designation of Satanism as an extremist ideology in Russia. Ivanishko analyzes the sociological and legal aspects of religious groups, emphasizing the need for clear definitions and criteria in assessing their status under anti-extremist legislation.