Religion and Politics in Contemporary Russia - Beyond the Binary of Power and Authority (Paperback)

Based on extensive original research at the local level, this book explores the relationship between Russian Orthodoxy and politics in contemporary Russia. It reveals close personal links between politicians at the local, regional and national levels and their counterparts at the equivalent level in the Russian Orthodox Church - priests and monks, bishops and archbishops - who are extensively consulted about political decisions. It outlines a convergence of conservative ideology between politicians and clerics and also highlights that, despite working closely together, there are nevertheless many tensions. The book examines in detail particular areas of cooperation and tension: reform to religious education and a growing emphasis on traditional moral values, the restitution of former church property and the introduction of new festive days. Overall, the book concludes that there is much uncertainty, ambiguity and great local variation.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Religion, Society and Government in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet States
Release date:	August 2022
First published:	2021
Authors:	Tobias Koellner
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	166
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-65231-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Regional geography Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > General Books > Christianity Promotions
LSN:	0-367-65231-5
Barcode:	9780367652319

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