Butovo.
While doctors were attending a patient on a call, the ambulance driver decided to perform namaz (Islamic prayer). 🕌🚑
[⚠️ Context — Butovo is a residential district on the outskirts of Moscow with a large migrant workforce, many of whom are practicing Muslims working in transport, construction, and public services. Religious observance during the workday is common in some sectors, but there are no clear federal guidelines on how it should be balanced with emergency service protocols.
⚠️ Why it matters — Russia’s emergency services operate under strict expectations of continuous readiness, making any deviation during a call socially sensitive. The episode touches on a broader Russian debate about secular public institutions, labor discipline, and the visible role of religious practices in state-linked services.]
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