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February 4, 2014

Civil society activist arrested ahead of start of Sochi Olympics

As the start of the Sochi Winter Olympics comes closer, harassment against civil society activists has intensified.
December 28, 2013

Pussy Riot activists reach out to Orthodox Church

Pussy Riot activists recently released from prison have “extended an olive branch” to the Russian Orthodox Church.
October 10, 2012

One Pussy Riot protester freed, but two others jailed in Russia

The feeing of one defendent is only a half-measure in achieving justice for the three members of punk group Pussy Riot, human rights groups say.
August 19, 2012

Pussy Riot trial and imprisonment divides Russia

The trial and imprisonment of Russian feminist punk band Pussy Riot has split the country, brought criticism on the Church and provoked global outrage.
March 11, 2012

Russian election sparks debate in Orthodox Church

Vladimir Putin's election to a third term as Russian president has spurred debates about civil society and church-state relations within the Russian Orthodox Church.
January 5, 2011

'Article 31' protesters jailed in Russia

Amnesty International is calling for the immediate release of three Russian opposition activists detained in Moscow.
May 13, 2008

Putin successor Medvedev gets Patriarchal blessing

President Vladimir Putin's successor, Dmitry Medvedev, has been inaugurated in the Kremlin with pomp, circumstance, and prayers from Patriarch Alexei II of the Russian Orthodox Church - which has paid tribute to the new national leader.
November 2, 2007

Stalin's victims remembered at site of church used for killing field

President Putin has attended a memorial service conducted by Patriarch Aleksei II, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, at a church built near a Soviet police secret killing field, to commemorate the victims of Josef Stalin.
January 19, 2007

New Year on Julian calendar marks fresh era for Russian church

When Russians celebrated the Julian calendar's New Year on 14 January 2007, they concluded an extended Christmas holiday with a particular significance for religion in their country - reports Sophia Kishkovsky from Moscow for Ecumenical News International.
December 7, 2006

Concern for religious groups under new Russian law

Concern has been raised over whether a new law in Russia will have an impact on religious organizations there - writes Linda Bloom, a New York-based journalist for the United Methodist Church.