Former Russian Archdeacon Andrei Kurayev, who lost his rank in April over his calls for an end to the invasion of Ukraine, wrote on Telegram on October 16 that he left Russia for the Czech Republic. Kurayev wrote that he will be involved in public activities, including presenting lectures, and expressed hope that he will be able to return to Russia soon. In August last year, a court ordered Kurayev to pay a fine after finding him guilty of discrediting the Russian armed forces involved in Moscow’s war on Ukraine. The charge stemmed from his online post criticizing the war. To read the original story from Current Time, click here.
Russian Orthodox Cleric Known For Anti-War Stance Flees Russia
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