Putin uses Russian church to spread his saintly status in nation with no separation of religion and state
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In a highly choreographed event broadcast throughout Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the leaders of the country's main religions, when he extolled the importance of Russia's Orthodox Church and disparaged the West.
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