Russian Church is one of the main receivers of presidential grants

Natalya Mihailova | 21 December 2015
Moscow, December 21, Interfax - The Russian Orthodox Church is one of the main receivers of presidential grants, the Center for Economic and Political Reforms says in its report posted on its website.
Russian Church is one of the main receivers of presidential grants
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According to its information, at least 63 grants were allotted for Orthodox themes in 2013-2015, their sum totals to $3,6 million. Structures of the Moscow Patriarchate and organizations close to it received the funds.

Majority of the grantees are located in Moscow, regional Orthodox branches are also among the leaders.

According to the reporters, ‘Orthodox’ grants support state policy. About $28,6 thousand was directed to the Orthodox youth information agency Vera i Delo and formation of patriotically-minded bloggers on its basis. About $114,000 was granted to educational readings Prince Vladimir. Russia’s civilizational choice held in the context of Crimea and Russia reunion.

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