How To Write An Essay On Russian Religion

Orthodox Christianity is still the dominant religion in Russia, in 988 by Prince Vladmir adopted Christianity in a ceremony patterned by Byzantine rights. Christian Orthodox ("right belief") Russia's baptism laid the foundations for the rise of the Russian Orthodox Church. Other Christian traditions have grown in recent decades. Russia's 105 million Christians is the worlds fourth largest Christian population. Only 5% of th worlds Christians live in Russia.
Religion today is nearly five thousand religious associations (churches) the Russian Orthodox Church accounts for over a half of the total number registered in Russia. The majority of religious Russians are Christians. It is similar to the Western Christianity, believing that God died on the cross for our sins and was resurrected.
Marked with parades in the past, it is used as a day of relaxation for those who do not have a political agenda to emphasize at a rally or demonstration. It also recognizes trade unions.)
Victory Day, (Victory Day is an important secular holiday in Russia, celebrated with parades. Its significance arises from Russia's victory over Germany in WWII)
Russia Day, ( Russia Day is the day on which Russia declared sovereignty, and corresponds to the United States' Fourth of July or Independence Day. It is celebrated with parades.)
Unity Day (the Day of National Unity, is a new national holiday that resembles a holiday celebrated for centuries until the Bolsheviks came to power, which recognized Moscow's successful defense from Polish invaders. It replaces the November 7 holiday (Revolution Day), which celebrated the October Revolution.)
Unofficial Russian holidays are also observed, like Easter, (is celebrated on a different date each year, just like in the West. Russians consider Easter and even bigger holiday than Christmas. Easter is celebrated with painted eggs, special foods, and possibly church