Russian Orthodox Church Moves Into Policy

Yevgeny Volk / July 13, 2009

MOSCOW – Recently, the Russian Orthodox Church has been enhancing its clout in the nation’s politics. ROC officials have actively been offering comment on the executive’s various initiatives and are seeking to gain a higher profile in public policies.

The ROC has been most vocal over the introduction of sexual education in Russian public schools, but has also been a long advocate for an Orthodox basics course. Although Russia is not a mono-confessional nation, the church and state, for now, are separate. (more…)