In the beginning of the Soviet Union under Lenin's leadership, following Russia's October Revolution which brought about state atheism, Soviet officials accepted the covered women since Muslims were seen as allies with early communists of Russia against the old regime and the Russian Orthodox Church.
At the beginning of the Soviet Union under Lenin's guidance, after Russia's October Revolution that led to a secular state, Soviet authorities welcomed hidden women since Muslims were seen as allies with early communists of Russia against the old regime and the Russian Orthodox Church.