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Real Russians Are Orthodox ­- Poll ~ A growing number of Russians consider the Russian Orthodox Church to be a necessary feature of their national identity ... RIA Novosti 11.23.12; JRL 2012-207

Pussy Riot Trial Verdict: Live Updates ~ 18:00 - The crowd outside the courtroom starts to shout in anger. 17:59 - Pussy Riot members laughing among themselves as they wait to be led away. 17:57 - All three group members get two years' jail time, of which they have some 14 months left to serve. Pussy Riot all smile sadly as sentence is read. Cries of "disgrace!" sound in the courtroom at the verdict, but quickly die down ... RIA Novosti - 8.17.12 - JRL 2012-148
Media Frenzy Over Pussy Riot Obscures Legal Plights Of Lesser-Known Protesters ~ With the eyes of Russia-watchers trained on Pussy Riot, the plight of other jailed protesters has drawn little attention ... Kristina Gorelik, RFE/RL; JRL 2012-147
Russian Islamic Expert Likens Kazan Rally To Start Of Arab Spring ~ "First, there are calls to observe human rights, they speak about reprisals and totalitarianism of the existing political regime and then they demand its overthrow, and similar rallies take place on a regular and constant basis ..." Interfax 8.6.12; JRL 2012-142
Church Official Says Russia's Future Hinges On Outcome Of Pussy Riot Discussion ~ "The discussion that has now emerged is very important for society. The moral conscience of our people and future of the country depend on its outcome," Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin, said ... Interfax - 8.3.12 - JRL 2012-142
Church Official Says Russia's Future Hinges On Outcome Of Pussy Riot Discussion ~ "The discussion that has now emerged is very important for society. The moral conscience of our people and future of the country depend on its outcome," Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin, said ... Interfax - 8.3.12 - JRL 2012-142
:: Patriarch Kirill moves to the Kremlin
Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, has moved into the Kremlin following his 65th birthday ... Lidia Okorokova, Moscow News; JRL 2011-212, Nov. 25, 2011
:: Chernobyl was 'punishment for state atheism'
The Chernobyl disaster was God's punishment for Soviet atheism, according to Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church ... Andy Potts, Moscow News; JRL 2011-76, April 28, 2011
:: Modernity still requires morality - Patriarch
Patriarch Kirill warned against "heartless technocracy" and half-baked top-down directives, explaining that a sound moral basis is the key to modernisation ... Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL 2011-41, March 7, 2011
:: Thaw in relations with Catholics - Russian Orthodox Church
"Our relations have become much warmer. This goes to the Moscow Patriarchate's contacts with the Holy See and relations with Catholic communities in foreign countries," Metropolitan Illarion told students ...
Interfax; JRL 2011-39, March 3, 2011
:: Russian Church Says It Remains Independent of State
The Moscow Patriarchate has flatly denied information that the church is merging with the state in Russia ... Interfax; JRL 2011-36, Feb. 28, 2011
:: Battle of faith could head to the courts
Russian atheism is often blamed for the various excesses of the Soviet government, although not all well-placed local atheists support Zravomysliye's current legal agenda ... Natalia Antonova, Moscow News; JRL 2011-33, Feb. 23, 2011
:: Most Moscow citizens trust Patriarch Kirill and Orthodox Church - poll
The respondents praise Patriarch for mentioning moral values in his multiple public appearances ... Interfax; JRL 2011-32, Feb. 22, 2011
:: Skirting the Creed: How Archpriest Chaplin Hopes His Orthodox Dress Code Will Catch On in Secular Russia Is Unclear, but He Has Roiled RuNet
The Russian Orthodox official, Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin, believes that Russia should adhere to a nationwide dress code ... Tom Balmforth, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-14, Jan. 20, 2011
:: Medvedev performs ablution in Jordan River
Medvedev plunged into the water three times after leaving an entry in the visitors' book of the sanctuary set up on the site of the baptism of Jesus ... Interfax; JRL 2011-14, Jan. 20, 2011
:: The Patriarch's Russian Civilization Project — Hegumen Filipp Ryabykh: Russian Elites Should Perceive Ukraine, Belarus and Other Russkiy Mir Centers as Equal Partners
Interview of Patriarch Kirill's aide, Deputy Chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate's Department of External Church Relations Hegumen Filipp Ryabykh ... Interview by Andrei Zolotov, Jr., of Hegumen Filipp Ryabykh, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-5, Jan. 7, 2011
:: Russian Duma speaker urges care in enforcing religious property restitution law
"The authorities should carefully approach the implementation of the law on transferring former religious property from state to religious organizations, Russian State Duma speaker Boris Gryzlov has said ..." Interfax; JRL 2011-5, Jan. 7, 2011
:: Medvedev congratulates all Orthodox believers, Russians with Christmas
"The Russian, Jerusalem, Serbian and Georgian Orthodox churches, Athos monasteries, some Catholics and some Protestants celebrate Christmas on January 7 in line with the Julian calendar ..." RIA-Novosti; JRL 2011-5, Jan. 7, 2011

Russia, Religion - JRL Excerpts 2009-10
:: God or Gazprom - where does influence and social partnership start in Russia?
Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL #2010-226, Dec. 6, 2010
:: "Church Ambassadors" to Play Role in Rebuilding Ties Between Russia, Georgia - Patriarch Kirill
From Interfax; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.
:: Religious Freedom Abuses Must Be Countered - Russian Orthodox Church
From Interfax; JRL #2009-220, Dec. 1, 2009.
:: Ban on death penalty should be followed by ban on abortion - Russian Patriarchate
From Interfax; JRL #2009-212, Nov. 19, 2009.
:: Patriarch Kirill, Pope Benedict not to meet yet - Russian Orthodox Church
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-186, Oct. 7, 2009.
:: Medvedev visits Cathedral of the Sign in Kursk
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-183, Oct. 2, 2009.
:: Russia's Patriarch Increasingly Becoming Major Force In Politics
By Brian Whitmore, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-166, Sept. 7, 2009.
:: Nearly 70% Russians Approve of Introducing Orthodox Religion in Schools - Poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-165, Sept. 4, 2009.
:: Georgian Church Leader Says Georgia "wants Peace With Russia"
From Interfax; JRL #2009-164, Sept. 3, 2009.
:: Ukraine has no real opposition to Patriarch Kirill, the Moscow Patriarchate sums up results of patriarchal visit
From Interfax; JRL #2009-147, Aug. 6, 2009.
:: Patriarch Kirill satisfied with his visit to Ukraine
From Interfax; JRL #2009-145, Aug. 4, 2009.
:: Patriarch Kirill stopped from visiting West Ukrainian city
From Interfax ; JRL #2009-144, Aug. 3, 2009.
:: Kirill on a Mission: Will the New Patriarch of Moscow Succeed in His New Role in Ukraine?
By Andrei Zolotov, Jr., from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-141, July 28, 2009.
:: Kirill Calls for Eastern Orthodox Church Unity in Kiev
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-141, July 28, 2009.
:: Rebel cleric says Patriarch Kirill plots to merge Ukraine, Russia
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-141, July 28, 2009.
:: Religious culture and secular ethics will be taught in Russian schools as experiment,
From Interfax; JRL #2009-136, July 21, 2009.
:: Orthodox Church Gets a Say on Duma Bills
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-130, July 10, 2009.
:: Russia marks Day of Married Love and Family Happiness
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-128, July 8, 2009.
:: Russian theologians should prevent the Church from isolating in ghetto Patriarch Kirill
From Interfax; JRL 2009-83, May 7, 2009.
:: Russia Put On Religion Watch List
From The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-83, May 4, 2009.
:: Russia celebrating Orthodox Easter
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2009-73, April 20, 2009.
:: About 90 percent of Russians to celebrate Easter this year - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-71, April 16, 2009.
:: Reagan ventured to persuade Gorbachev in the existence of God, according to the authors of declassified documents
From Interfax; JRL #2009-56, March 20, 2009.
:: Cooperation between the State Authorities and Religious Organisations in Spiritual, Moral and Civic Education of Young People
[Medvedev] Speech at the Joint Session of the State Council and the Presidential Council for Cooperation with Religious Organisations, Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-50, March 12, 2009.
:: Ministry of Justice to toughen law governing missionary activity
From Interfax; JRL #2009-50, March 12, 2009.
:: Almost quarter of Russians believe man to be God’s creature while the number of evolution advocates decreases
From Interfax; JRL #2009-50, March 12, 2009.
:: Russian Account Chamber Chair shares how he came to faith during the first Chechen campaign
From Interfax; JRL #2009-39, Feb. 25, 2009.
:: Russian Orthodox Church Sets Out To Be 'First Among Equals'
By Jeffrey Donovan, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-39, Feb. 25, 2009.
:: Kremlin plans to hand over property to religious groups
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2009-38, Feb. 24, 2009.
:: Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) Commentary
From Antonina Michalowska; JRL #2009-31, Feb. 13, 2009.
:: Patriarch Kirill hopes for broader dialogue with Catholics
From Interfax; JRL #2009-23, Feb. 3, 2009.
:: Russian Orthodox Church to work for Russian identity - Putin
From Interfax; JRL #2009-23, Feb. 3, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Speech at a Reception Held by the President of Russia in Honour of Senior Clergy who Took Part in the Russian Orthodox Church Local Council
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-22, Feb. 2, 2009.
:: The Meaning of the Vote: The Russian Orthodox Church Chose Its Strategy
Comment by Andrei Zolotov, Jr., from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-21, Jan. 30, 2009.
:: Kirill Named Orthodox Patriarch
From The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-19, Jan. 28, 2009.

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