Sentences with phrase «russian national identity»

As oppressive as this legislation seems, it is fitting that these new regulations come under the guise of an anti-terrorism law, because that fits well into the narrative of protecting Russian national identity and deeply held Russian values against dangerous foreign influences.

This intentional connection between church and state allows the Orthodox Church to enjoy all the attendant privileges of political preference and feeds into a uniquely Russian national identity.

Theology professor Andrey Shirin wrote that the legislation, which significantly restricts all non-Orthodox congregations, reflects the historic ties between religion and Russian culture: «This intentional connection between church and state allows the Orthodox Church to enjoy all the attendant privileges of political preference and feeds into a uniquely Russian national identity.»

Russian national identity is tied to Russia's religious history in a way not unlike how Western culture is deeply connected to its Catholic and Protestant histories.

Undertaking to shape Russian national identity, the Church promotes patriotism and traditional values in coordination with government propaganda.

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5 - 20) 13 Russian nationals and three Russian companies were indicted on conspiracy charges, with some also being accused of identity theft.

The Declaration of Russian Identity, passed at the end of the 2014 Global Russian National Assembly, asserts: «Claims that every Russian must acknowledge Orthodox Christianity as the basis of their national culture are both justified aNational Assembly, asserts: «Claims that every Russian must acknowledge Orthodox Christianity as the basis of their national culture are both justified anational culture are both justified and fair.

By conducting surveys in Russia and Ukraine, using representative samples of the populations of both countries, this project seeks to unpick the elements which make up the national identity of Russians and Ukrainians, with particular emphasis given to Ukraine's varied and contested regions, such as Eastern Ukraine and Crimea.