Buddhism in the Post-Soviet Religious Marketplace.

One thing, however, was certain: the state had decided to intervene in Russia's religious economy to ensure that large, politically reliable, "traditional" religions would have an advantage in post-Soviet Russia. 8 For example, in 2007, President Vladimir Putin denied that Russia was a secular state...

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Published in:	Journal of Church & State Vol. 65; no. 2; pp. 175 - 197
Main Author:	Clay, J Eugene
Format:	Article
Published:	Oxford University Press / USA Spring2023
Subjects:	Freedom of religion Buddhism Religious movements Spirituality Religious diversity Religions Charisma Sensation seeking Soviet Union
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost