An interregional forum dedicated to the history of a major educational center of the Russian Empire — the Sterlibashevo madrasa — was held in the Republic of Bashkortostan.

The forum was attended by representatives of the clergy of the regional Muslim Spiritual Administrations within the Central Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia, representatives of the district administration, and public activists.
On behalf of the director of the Fund for the Support of Islamic Culture, Science and Education, the participants were greeted by his deputy for educational projects, Damir Khayretdinov.
The participants discussed the unity of the peoples of Russia, the preservation of traditional spiritual and moral values, and the prevention of religious extremism.

The forum was organized by the Russian Islamic University (Ufa) with the assistance of the Foundation for the Support of Islamic Culture, Science and Education.