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MP seeks to establish Orthodox Christianity as national Constitution basis

MP seeks to establish Orthodox Christianity as national Constitution basis Center left MP Yelena Mizulina, known for her pro-life stance and conflicts with leaders of the LGBT community, has suggested amending the constitution emphasizing the exclusive role of the Russian Orthodox Church. Mizulina said at the Friday session of the parliamentary group  for the protection of Christian values, that the Russian  constitution should include a preamble saying that “Orthodox  Christianity is the basis of national and cultural originality of  Russia”. The move gained support from other participants in the session  who represented the majority caucus of United Russia and the … View Article