The Role of Religion in Post-Soviet Russia

Authors

Jennifer Christenson, Brigham Young University
Richard H. Jackson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

religion, post-Soviet Russia, religion bill, Orthodox Christianity

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Geography

Abstract

My research during the last year can be divided into four general categories: the history and state of the Russian Orthodox Church today; the current geography, or spatial distributions, of religions in Russia; non-traditional religions in Russia; and finally, Russia’s 1997 religion bill On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Associations. I chose these particular areas of focus because they will assist me in making final conclusions about the role of religion in post-Soviet Russia as I study and live in Russia during the Fall 1998 Semester. This paper will summarize my findings in each area and then explain what I plan to do with the gathered information.

Recommended Citation

Christenson, Jennifer and Jackson, Richard H. (2014) "The Role of Religion in Post-Soviet Russia," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 212.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/212