Putin Strives to Harness Energy of Russian Pilgrims for Political Profit by NEIL MacFARQUHAR

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By NEIL MacFARQUHAR

The birthday celebrations emphasized St. Sergius’s role in shaping a unified Russia, a narrative that dovetails with the nationalism and conservative morals that President Vladimir V. Putin espouses.

Published: August 3, 2014 at 4:00AM

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