Russian Orthodoxy, nationalism and the Soviet state during the Gorbachev years, 1985-1991

This book examines how the Russian Orthodox Church developed during the period of Gorbachev’s rule in the Soviet Union, a period characterised by perestroika (reform) and glasnost (openness). It charts how official Soviet policy towards religion in general and the Russian Orthodox Church changed, wi...

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1. VerfasserIn: Kotzer, Sophie (Verfasst von)
Beteiligte: Knox, Zoe 1975- (Akademische Betreuung) ; Coffey, John 1969- (Akademische Betreuung)
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Sprache:Englisch
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Veröffentlicht: London New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2021
In:Jahr: 2021
Ausgabe:First published in paperback
Schriftenreihe/Zeitschrift:Routledge religion, society and government in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet States
normierte Schlagwort(-folgen):B Sowjetunion / Russisch-Orthodoxe Kirche / Religionspolitik / Nationalismus / Perestroika / Geschichte 1985-1991
weitere Schlagwörter:B Hochschulschrift
B Nationalism (Soviet Union)
B Soviet Union Politics and government 1985-1991
B Russkai︠a︡ pravoslavnai︠a︡ t︠s︡erkovʹ History 20th century
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Zusammenfassung:This book examines how the Russian Orthodox Church developed during the period of Gorbachev’s rule in the Soviet Union, a period characterised by perestroika (reform) and glasnost (openness). It charts how official Soviet policy towards religion in general and the Russian Orthodox Church changed, with the Church enjoying significantly improved status. It also discusses, however, how the improved relations between the Moscow Patriarchate and the state, and the Patriarchate’s support for Soviet foreign policy goals, its close alignment with Russian nationalism and its role as a guardian of the Soviet Union’s borders were not seen in a positive light by dissidents and by many ordinary believers, who were disappointed by the church’s failure in respect of its social mission, including education and charitable activities.
Beschreibung:"This book is an adoption of my PhD thesis conducted at the University of Leicester." (Preface, S. ix)
Quellen- und Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 151-164
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Physische Details:x, 175 Seiten, Illustrationen, 24 cm
ISBN:978-1-032-16330-7
978-0-367-42009-3