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One of the 2020 amendments to the Constitution of Russia has a Constitutional references to God. Religion in Russia is diverse, with Orthodox Christianity being the most widely professed faith, but with significant minorities of non-religious people and adherents of other faiths.
Russian Orthodoxy, the dominant religion of Russia since the ruler Vladimir accepted Christianity in A.D. 988, was subservient to the state from the time of Peter the Great (r. 1682-1725) until 1917; nevertheless, it exerted a powerful influence on the spiritual lives of most Russians.
Religions (estimates are of practicing worshipers): Russian Orthodox 15-20 percent, Muslim 10-15 percent, other Christian 2 percent (2006 est.). Russia has large populations of non-practicing believers and non-believers, a legacy of over seven decades of Soviet rule.
Feb 10, 2014 · Russia’s Changing Religious Makeup. For centuries, Orthodox Christianity was the dominant religion in Russia. This began to change in the early 20th century, following the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and the imposition of state-sponsored atheism as part of communist ideology.
Mar 8, 2024 · FAQs. 1. What are the two main religions in Russia? The two main religions in Russia are Orthodox Christianity and Islam. While Orthodoxy is the predominant religion, Islam has a significant following, particularly in regions with a Muslim majority. 2. What is Orthodox Christianity?
Aug 30, 2012 · R.L.: The myth that 80-90 percent of Russia’s population is Orthodox is just one aspect of the generally superficial view of religious processes here. By our calculations, the number of...
The population of Russia sits well over 142,000,000 people. Of that population, there are five “traditional” religious groups. These include Christians, Muslims, and Jewish people. While it’s recognized as a multi-faith nation today, religion in Russia hasn’t always been so free.
