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	Christian Tin Miniature
	Christian tin miniature is a modern type of Christian decorative and applied art of creating miniature sculptures. The handicraft appeared in the late 20th century in Russia in the midst of revival of the Russian Orthodox Church after communistic persecutions.
--28-08-2011--
	Perm Wooden Sculpture
	Cult wooden sculpture is a vivid phenomenon in Russian art. On a par with icons and works of decorative and applied arts it was part of artistic ensembles of ancient churches and chapels. The earliest monuments that have come down to us are dated to the 14th-15th centuries.
--28-08-2011--
	Church Influence and Old Russian Literature
	As compared to West European countries Rus’ adopted Christianity rather late, not before the 10th century. Initial development of Russian literature was under the influence of Byzantium, i.e. the Eastern Roman Empire with the capital of Constantinople.
--28-08-2011--
	Reviving Old Tradition. Learning the Art of Bell Ringing
	Before the revolution of 1917 Moscow alone had 765 Orthodox churches, about 350 belfries and around 3000 bells. However, in the late 1920s the majority of churches and belfries ceased existing, while bell ringing was strictly banned. Seemingly, Moscow stopped ringing forever. Bells were melted down, sold out and taken overseas. The churches which have preserved all their bells can be counted on one hand.
--28-08-2011--

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	Russian Orthodox Church Denounces Pablo Picasso's Exhibition
	A representative of Russian Orthodox Church - Metropolitan Tikhon of Novosibirsk and Berdsk has denounced Picasso’s exhibition of erotic engravings Temptation presently running in the Novosibirsk Museum of Local Lore.
--09-04-2012--
	The Great Lent Starts in Russia
	Today Russian members of the Orthodox Church begin keeping the Great Lent, the most long-lasting and strict fast in Russian orthodox tradition.
--27-02-2012--
	Russian Orthodox Church Appeals to the Faithful not to Attend the Protest Demonstrations
	On the day of his third year anniversary as the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill appealed to the faithful not to attend the protest demonstrations, coming up this weekend across Russia.
--02-02-2012--
	Gay Christians to Gather in St. Petersburg
	Lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender Christians from all over Eastern Europe are going to meet in St. Petersburg for a forum on September 16-18.
--14-09-2011--
	Russian Eccentric Actor Plans to Be a New President
	Russian actor, ex-priest and controversial media figure Ivan Okhlobystin has said he was going to take part in the presidential elections 2012.
--06-09-2011--
	Russian Orthodox Church Teaches Journalists How to Work
	The Russian Orthodox Church is turning its attention to the work of journalists and to the quality of articles about religious life in Russian press.
--26-08-2011--

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