Russian Grand Master Discusses Kazakhstan and Importance of War & Peace in Russian Masonry In this fascinating episode of the Old Fashion Masonic Podcast, we sit down with the esteemed Russian Grand Master, Andrey Bogdanov. Join our host, Brian Byrd, as he engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Andrei, with the help of his interpreter, to explore his personal life, his journey through Freemasonry, and the current state of Freemasonry in Russia. Andrey Bogdanov's illustrious career began in 1990 when he joined the Democratic Party of Russia, eventually rising to its leadership in 2005. Recognized by President Vladimir Putin as “an ambitious young man with progressive views,“ Andrei's impact extends beyond politics into the realm of Freemasonry. This comes from sources listed below. Elected as the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Russia on June 30, 2007, Andrei has since been re-elected multiple times, underscoring his significant contributions to the fraternity. Under his leadership, the Grand Lodge of Russia has gained recognition from the United Grand Lodge of England and several American Grand Lodges. In this episode, Andrei shares his experiences and insights on the recent events surrounding the Grand Lodge of Kazakhstan, the current state of Masonry in Russia, and his vision for the future of Freemasonry worldwide. Chapters: 00:00 Start 00:45 Who is Andrei 03:00 Communist Party 04:00 Russian Economy 06:00 Political Interests 08:00 Masonry and Politics 11:30 Run DMC Masonic Shirt 13:00 Bio Continued 16:00 Masonic Bio & Legacy 17:27 Russian Masonic Membership 20:00 War & Peace 20:58 Russian Masonic History 30:45 If More Men Were Masons 35:00 How Many Russian Masons 44:00 Kazakhstan Response 50:00 Let's Get Ready to Rumble 51:00 Masonic Temples in Moscow 53:40 Russian Masonic Dues 58:30 How Long it Takes to be a Mason 59:30 Lodge Attire in Russia 01:04:30 Wrap Up 01:10:00 Kazakhstan Continued Don't miss this opportunity to gain a unique perspective on Freemasonry from one of its prominent leaders. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell icon to stay updated with our latest episodes! 👍 Like, Comment, and Share this video to support the Old Fashion Masonic Podcast! Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: @OldFashionMasonicPodcast Instagram: @OldFashionMasonicPodcast #Freemasonry #AndreiBogdanov #OldFashionMasonicPodcast #Masonic #GrandMaster #Russia #FreemasonryInRussia #kazakhstan #grandlodge #russia #freemasons #freemason #masonic ⚠️ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Old Fashion Masonic Podcast, any Grand Lodge or Shrine Center, and we encourage viewers to conduct their research and form their conclusions based on reliable sources and personal beliefs. We get these questions often: What does the mysterious secret society of Freemasons actually do? Does this episode expose freemasonry and masonry? What about The New Order and The Illuminati? Is there a whole Secret world of Freemasons? We think not.
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