Putin has embraced his faith, routinely appearing at Christmas and other religious services. It is the height of the festive season for Orthodox Christians, and in Russia, there's a little more to celebrate. 25 years after the fall of the Soviet Union, the church is enjoying a renaissance under President Vladimir Putin. Putin has embraced his faith, routinely appearing at Christmas and other religious services. Analysts say he is using the Russian Orthodox Church to promote a so-called pivot to traditional values. Al Jazeera’s Natasha Ghoneim reports from Moscow. - Subscribe to our channel: - Follow us on Twitter: - Find us on Facebook: - Check our website:
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