The Russian Orthodox Church and Human Rights

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Focusing on the 2008 publication by the Russian Orthodox Church, the book explores its evolving stance on human dignity, freedom, and rights. It traces the historical development of the Church's views, analyzing the document's details and its practical and political implications both within the Church and on national and international stages. The study highlights a significant shift from previous hostility towards individual rights to a contemporary advocacy for "traditional values."