Sergiy Dyatko

Sergiy Dyatko, also known as Said Abdul Aziz, is a prominent figure in the Muslim community of Karelia, Russia, serving as the chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Karelia. A former special forces operative, he gained experience in counter-terrorism during the Soviet era and has participated in various military operations. After embracing Islam in 1997, he pursued religious education, culminating in a degree in Sharia law. Dyatko is also an imam and actively engages in community outreach, teaching Islamic principles and conducting religious education for children.