Orthodox Christians in Central and Eastern Europe favor strong role for Russia in geopolitics, religion Roughly a quarter century after the end of the Soviet era, Russia retains substantial influence throughout many parts of Central and Eastern Europe. Indeed, Russia is widely viewed by the region’s Orthodox Christians as an important counterweight to Western influences and as a global protector o
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