Hopes of Religious Freedom in Former Soviet Union Fall Short
Category: WORLDPOST
Vladimir Putin's lock on Russia's leadership since 2000 has given the Russian Orthodox Church an even more commanding position in the country's religious picture. Putin has publicly called the church, which he attends, a vital part of Russian life and tradition.
By Armine Sahakyan, ContributorHuman rights activist based in Armenia, Columnist with the Kyi..., 2016-03-20