The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, has condemned the acceptance of gender reassignment surgeries in the West, describing it a ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended Christmas mass in Moscow on Monday evening, starting his visit at the Church of ...

Vladimir Putin insisted, at least publicly, that he didn’t want a cult of his personality. Not anymore. During the last three ...

Russian Orthodox communities across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta celebrate Slaviq — well-known in the region for its tradition ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again sought the "blessing" and support of the Moscow Patriarchate of the Orthodox ...

The United States and United Kingdom jointly announced unprecedented sanctions against Russian oil giants Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, targeting Russia's ability to profit from energy exports to ...

Estonia’s Interior Minister advocates legal action against the Moscow-linked Orthodox Church, citing ties to Russian aggression and sovereignty concerns.

Russia continues to commit crimes against religious freedom during its war against Ukraine, including the killing of ...

The popular performer brings his show centering on Sergei Rachmaninoff — his 12th production focusing on legendary composers ...

Here are some of the most compelling photographs from the second week of 2025 from around RFE/RL's region. For more photo ...

For 10 years we have heard the far right’s cry to Make America Great Again. But how did America become a superpower; what is ...