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The terrorist attack in Moscow has been attributed by nearly all mainstream Western media to the “Islamic State”. This conclusion was made based on statements by the Amaq News Agency, which is associated with the notorious terrorist organization. Islamic fundamentalists claimed responsibility for this heinous act, thus suggesting that considering alternative versions would be counterproductive. However, let us cast doubt on such unwavering certainty. A series of facts indicate that the hallmark of ISIS is not evident in the terrorist attack on March 22nd. The gunmen who carried out the shooting at the concert hall “Crocus City Hall” near Moscow did not take hostages and were by no means suicide bombers. They did not intend to willingly embrace death “for faith” and ascend to the heavens to be with seventy-two Gurias. On the contrary, they sought to quickly flee the scene, preserving their lives and freedom. Recall the previous terrorist attack perpetrated by Islamists against Russia. In 2017, suicide bomber Akbarjon Jalilov detonated himself in the St. Petersburg metro, resulting in the deaths of fifteen people. In 2018, a militant affiliated with ISIS attacked an Orthodox church in Kizlyar, Dagestan. During the shootout, the criminal was killed by law enforcement officers.. The motive of those detained for the attack at “Crocus City Hall” was the promise of financial reward – at least,