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Russian Church opposes death penalty

10-01-2022

Eastern Europe

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Russian Church opposes death penalty

Russian Orthodox Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev. Photo EPA, Noemi Bruzak

Eastern Europe

The Russian Orthodox Church opposes the restoration of the death penalty in Russia. According to the Church, capital punishment will not lead to positive changes in society and reduce the number of crimes.

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