Tatarstan composer Zulfiya Raupova became a participant of the TV project the New York Times

A documentary    by the name  "A new image of Islam. Made in Moscow ». Directed by Natalia Osipova tried to take a fresh look at the life of the Muslim community in Moscow, which currently includes more than 2 million people, avoiding stereotypes. The heroes of the film have become fashion designer  Reseda Suleiman, a specialist in public relations Natalia Narmin (Ichaeva) and composer Zulfiya Raupova. The film tells the stories of activists who seek to improve the social status of Muslims and create a positive image of their religion.

"In society, unfortunately, the negative  attitude towards Islam has been formed. Probably, it will take some time until this attitude will go, "- says the project.

 "We Muslims  are  trendsetters" -  Natalya Narmin (Ichaeva)  says, who converted to Islam two years ago.

"I noticed that it became easier to walk in hijab,  and  sell   modest dress styles   to non-Muslims," – shares her  observations  Reseda Suleiman, a 23-year-old fashion designer.

Composer Zulfiya Raupova notes that   a circle  of the public  at her concerts  is  expanding:

"I feel a great responsibility and a need  through  music,  creativity and by my  attitude to life to break the stereotypes that have developed around the Muslims. Our religion is much wider and more varied than it is commonly seen. It can only be understood  only  having  deeply immersed in it, "- she says.

The film premiered this week. Now you can see on the official site of  the New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/28/world/europe/28moscow-russian.html).  First  days it was of great interest and has eached more than a thousand views.