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Russian pupils get choice: Religion or ethics

Associated Press
Posted: July 21, 2009.
Published: July 21, 2009.

Print: msnbc

BARVIKHA, Russia - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev announced a pilot project Tuesday that will require schoolchildren to take classes in religion or secular ethics.

The proposal is part of a Kremlin effort to teach young Russians morals in the wake of a turbulent period of uncertainty following the collapse of the officially atheist Soviet Union.

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1. Near Russia

Maybe there’s a hidden agenda to get even more control of already brainwashed (regarding country’s history and politics) society…

posted on July 22, 2009
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