Discover the Molokans, a Russian Christian sect exiled to Azerbaijan from Central European Russia in the 1800s. Initially ...

ISTANBUL (RNS) — The Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul appears intent on capitalizing on the Russian attack, keeping up a ...

After UFC’s undefeated legend Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from the sport, Umar Nurmagomedov was dubbed the Dagestani fighter ...

Thousands of Russians have travelled to monasteries and priests for exorcisms since the start of the Ukraine war.

Sophie Pinkham’s “The Oak and the Larch” traces how Russian history and literature have shaped – and been shaped by – its deep forests.

BY MICHAEL AMAJAMA What often begins as an innocent invitation to learn Russian, attend cultural exhibitions, or ...

The advocacy group Open Doors said in its report that worldwide Christian persecution was at an "all-time high." ...

Although Rosstat has decided to keep the data secret until 2025, many independent demographers believe that the decline in the Russian population is accelerating. The only areas bucking the trend are ...

Jan 7 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin attended an early Wednesday Russian Orthodox Christmas service and hailed his troops' “holy mission” to defend Russia, pairing the ceremony with a holiday ...

A sermon delivered in Moscow has drawn attention for its unusually strong political overtones.

The U.S. is filled with architectural gems. Prepare to be amazed by these stunning churches, from soaring cathedrals to ...

This Christmas, the world’s oldest Christian church was under attack. The church in Armenia — a small country in the Caucasus ...