Rev Andrey Kordochkin: Putin and the Church
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Faith and Power: The Church-State Nexus in Russia
This chapter examines the collaboration between the Russian state and the Orthodox Church in shaping national identity and ideology under Vladimir Putin. It contrasts historical and contemporary relationships, highlighting how religious narratives intertwine with political ambitions, particularly in the context of the war in Ukraine and the challenge posed by figures like Alexei Navalny.
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