The Truth About Religion in Russia

Описание: Russia is often seen as a deeply Orthodox Christian country, but that’s only part of the story. In this video, I take you on a journey through Moscow to uncover the real religious landscape of modern Russia — from golden-domed cathedrals to hidden synagogues and grand mosques.
We start at the iconic Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, rebuilt in the 1990s after being demolished by Stalin. It’s a symbol not just of faith, but of power, memory, and national identity.
Then we visit the Moscow Choral Synagogue, a quiet survivor of tsarist restrictions and Soviet repression. Once monitored and controlled, it now stands as a centre of Jewish life in the capital.
And finally, we explore the Moscow Cathedral Mosque, a striking reminder that Islam has always been part of this land — from medieval Volga Bulgars to modern Central Asian migrants. Today, Islam is Russia’s second-largest religion, and Moscow is home to a massive Muslim population.
Religion in Russia is complex. It’s about survival, identity, visibility, and often contradiction. This isn’t a video about belief — it’s about how belief exists in public space, how it's shaped by politics, and how different faiths navigate life in one of the world’s most misunderstood countries.
Join me for a deeper look at the truth about religion in Russia.

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00:00:00 Orthodox Christianity
00:02:06 Judaism
00:04:24 Islam
00:07:19 Buddhism
00:10:00 Catholicism
00:12:11 Lutheranism
00:14:03 Rodnovery (Paganism)
00:16:42 Old Believers