Russia Continues Crackdown on Buddhist Stupa

Russia Continues Crackdown on Buddhist Stupa

The Enlightenment stupa faces an uncertain future in Russia The Russian Federation is under fire for their treatment of religions within their borders. One

Patriarch Kirill says Religion Can Defeat Terrorism

Patriarch Kirill says Religion Can Defeat Terrorism

Patriarch Kirill shares his views on extremism during a trip to Albania. The leader of Russia’s Orthodox Church and Patriarch of Moscow and All

Putin Jumps in Freezing Water to Mark Epiphany

Putin Jumps in Freezing Water to Mark Jesus Christ’s Baptism

He presumably took the dip to shore up his electoral prospects Russian President Vladimir Putin took a dip in the freezing waters of Lake

Buddhist Temple

Russia Sets the Stage for Religious Diversity with New Buddhist Temple

Moscow's first Buddhist temple, symbolizing Russia’s religious diversity and promoting friendly inter-confessional and inter-ethnic relations, will be built in Russia's capital by 2017. A