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Extreme secularism

Dagestani Doctor Refused Russian State TV Appearance in Hijab

Immunologist Ayshat Idarmacheva said that her invitation to appear in a segment on Channel One was revoked after producers learned she wears a hijab.
HUGE BLESSING

Pastor Defends Viral 'Russia for Christ' Video Praising Ballistic Missiles

The video featured flags with the slogan “Russia for Christ” and others that appeared to show military hardware and mushroom clouds.
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'illegal activities'

Russia Hands Jehovah’s Witness Follower 7-Year Jail Term for ‘Extremism’

Russia’s Supreme Court in 2017 declared the religious movement to be “extremist,” banning its estimated 400 branches across the country.
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In depth

Ostracized From Kremlin-Aligned Church, Russia's Anti-War Priests Offer 'Alternative Orthodoxy'

Religious anti-war organizations have gained traction in recent months. Whether they can form a unified movement remains to be seen.
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religious tensions

Russia’s Chief Rabbi Condemns ‘Propaganda of Hate’ After Anti-Israeli Riots

“Something has really changed in the North Caucasus, and not for the better,” Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar said.
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In depth

Russia's Jewish Community Calls on Authorities to 'Punish' Anti-Israel Rioters

“What happened should attract attention — why weren’t they stopped? Why were they allowed on the runway?” a Moscow rabbi said.
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outside interference

Airport Riot 'Attempt to Sow Discord' Between Jews and Muslims – Orthodox Leader

Patriarch Kirill, a fervent supporter of President Vladimir Putin, saw outside interference in the riot, as did the Kremlin.
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religious martyr

Catholic Church in Russia Condemns Memorial Removal

Authorities recently removed the memorial to Lithuanian archbishop Mecislovas Reinys, who was imprisoned as part of Josef Stalin's Great Terror. 
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forced mobilization

Police Raid Moscow Mosque for War Recruits – Reports

“OMON [riot police] took me and the other men leaving the mosque to a military enlistment office after Friday prayers,” one of the worshippers said...
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church and state

Russia Halts Issue of New 1,000-Ruble Bills After Church Complaints

The 1,000 ruble bill featured Kazan’s Söyembikä Tower, which is topped with an Islamic crescent, and a museum in a former Orthodox cathedral that is...
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new role

Russian Bishop Known as 'Putin’s Confessor' Named Head of Crimea Diocese

Metropolitan Tikhon’s links to Putin have been scrutinized since the late 1990s.
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religious intolerance

Moscow Metro Passengers Detained for Harassing Muslim Woman, Lawyer Says

Video of the conflict surfaced last week, showing a young man demanding that the woman take off her niqab and “wear normal clothes.” 
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'fake news'

Russian Ex-Priest Who Criticized Ukraine Offensive Jailed

Ioann Kurmoyarov was charged after allegedly posting "several videos with false information about the use of the Russian army" on his YouTube channel.
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religious case

Chechen Officials Praise Kadyrov’s Son for Beating Teenager Accused of Burning Quran

Nikita Zhuravel, who was detained in May on suspicion of publicly burning a Quran, claimed the Chechen leader's son Adam beat him in detention. 
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stay humble

Russian Orthodox Leader Calls on Clerics to Forgo Luxurious Lifestyles

Numerous media reports have documented Patriarch Kirill's penchant for private air travel, expensive watches and other luxuries.
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final agreement

Revered Russian Icon Handed Over to Church Despite Protests From Art Experts

President Vladimir Putin's order to transfer Andrei Rublev's “Trinity” to the Russian Orthodox Church drew concern that the painting could be damaged...
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religious holiday

In Photos: Muslims in Russia Celebrate Eid al-Adha

In Moscow, hundreds of worshippers took part in prayers to mark the holiday.
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war crime allegations

Pope Envoy in Moscow Meets Official Wanted By ICC, Patriarch Kirill

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi began his visit to Russia earlier this week, the first such trip since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
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holy intervention

Kremlin 'Welcomes' Vatican Peace Efforts Over Ukraine

Pope Francis's envoy is visiting Moscow in the first such trip since Putin sent troops to Ukraine in February 2022. 
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sacred relics

Russian Spy Chief Alleges UN-Ukraine Plot to Loot Famed Kyiv Monastery

Kyiv denied that any relics would leave Ukrainian territory.
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