Religion and Politics in Contemporary Russia: B, Kollner..

Name: Religion and Politics in Contemporary Russia: B, Kollner..
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Religion and Politics in Contemporary RussiaBeyond the Binary of Power and Authority\nAuthor(s): Tobias Kllner\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138354685, 978-1138354685\nSynopsis\nBased on extensive original research at the local level, this book explores the relationship between Russian Orthodoxy and politics in contemporary Russia. It reveals close personal links between politicians at the local, regional and national levels and their counterparts at the equivalent level in the Russian Orthodox Church priests and monks, bishops and archbishops who are extensively consulted about political decisions. It outlines a convergence of conservative ideology between politicians and clerics and also highlights that, despite working closely together, there are nevertheless many tensions. The book examines in detail particular areas of cooperation and tension: reform to religious education and a growing emphasis on trad.