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Russia: Most Religious Groups Achieve Reregistration

Russia registers more than 9,000 religious organizations, but number is only 60 percent of religious groups in 1990s.

Beverly Nickles | posted 3/05/2001 12:00AM

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Stetson University's history department has a fantastic Russia Religion News site that not only compiles, but translates news articles related to religion in Russia.

Earlier Christianity Today articles on Russia's reregistration deadline and other religious freedom issues include:

Pastor Charged with Speaking for Unregistered Organization | Case dismissed on technicality for pastor from Minsk, but courts are still deciding the fate of the Association for Religious Freedom in Belarus. (Jan 22, 2001)

Salvation Army Closed in Moscow | Moscow court decision turns city into a 'legal never-never land' for Christian charity. (Jan. 11, 2001)

Will Putin Protect Religious Liberty? | Freedoms may be in danger in the new Russia. (July 26, 2000)

A Precarious Step Forward | Loosened rules in Russia may mean better times for religious freedom. (Feb. 3, 2000)

Russia's minority churches welcome liberal ruling on religion law | 1997 ruling against 'sects' upheld, but religious groups claim victory. (Dec. 30, 1999)

Jehovah's Witness Verdict Stalled (April 26, 1999)

Stepping Back from Freedom | The new law restricting religion is part of Russia's struggle to redefine itself. (Nov. 17, 1997)

New Religion Law Fraught with Potential for Abuses (Nov. 17, 1997)

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