The Russian Orthodox Church is a Christian Orthodox church, and the largest religion in Russia. Despite religion being heavily frowned upon in Soviet times, it is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, and many believe that the ROC has a large amount of influence at the top of government.
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A biographical calendar featuring Joseph Stalin getting older is making waves on the Runet after it emerged that it was published by the Russian Orthodox Church.1 -
Netizens debate what Putin could possibly have said to cause this young boy to pull this face in a photo captured at a Christmas service in a convent in Sochi. -
A Russian photographer has submitted an official request to the investigative committee to try to find out whether God exists. Netizens think it's a great idea! -
A brothel has been found by police inside the grounds of one of Moscow's oldest monasteries, declaring itself as a "hotel for lovers", charging 1750 roubles a night -
The relics of St. Nicholas, Alexander Nevskij and Peter and Fevroniya have been stolen from the rector's office of the Church of St. Catherine in St. Petersburg.
