Putin Stumps for the Orthodox Church in a Film Celebrating the Kievan Rus Anniversary
http://www.theatlantic.com/internati...ersary/278150/ This week, Ukraine, Russia and Belarus celebrate the 1,025th anniversary of the Christianization of Kievan Rus, a medieval state that existed between the 9th and 13th centuries, which, depending on one's historical and political stance, is seen as the precursor of these three nations. In Russia, the celebration of this important anniversary included the release of a documentary entitled The Second Christianization of Rus. This film, along with other recent events, shows how the political culture of modern Russia is tilting towards Byzantinism and Eurasianism, the political trends that juxtapose Russia and the West and emphasize the role of Eastern Orthodox Church in the construction of Russia's identity. Excellent article. It makes such a good analysis it was hard to decide whether to place it in "General World History" or "Political Discussions".
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