In Orthodox-majority countries, more people favor a strong Russia and view Russia as protector | Pew Research Center

May 10, 2017

Orthodox Christians in Central and Eastern Europe favor strong role for Russia in geopolitics, religion

In Orthodox-majority countries, more people favor a strong Russia and view Russia as protector

In Orthodox-majority countries, more people favor a strong Russia and view Russia as protector

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Orthodox Christians in Central and Eastern Europe favor strong role for Russia in geopolitics, religion
Still, sentiment favors close ties with the West
Patriarch of Moscow more likely to be viewed as highest authority than patriarch of Constantinople
In Orthodox-majority countries, more people favor a strong Russia and view Russia as protector
People in former Soviet republics with Orthodox majorities favor strong ties with Russia over EU ties