Putin religion: In today’s Russia

In today’s Russia, state, Church, and War have become inseparable. By Ian Garner On Easter Sunday Vladimir Putin released a seemingly boilerplate message celebrating Christian “joy and love”. The missive ended, however, with a jarring statement that expressed thanks for the Russian Orthodox ... Is Putin Jewish or Christian? The father of Vladimir Putin, Vladimir Spiridonovich Putin was an atheist, and his mother Maria Ivanovna Shelomova was an Orthodox Christian. VLADIMIR PUTIN'S presidency has been marked by a strong influence of the Russian Orthodox Church. But does the 69-year-old actually believe in God himself? Putin’s religious background is complex, with influences from both Christianity and his Soviet upbringing. Despite this, Putin has publicly identified as a Christian, and his faith has become increasingly intertwined with his political image.