Patriarch Kirill. Russian Orthodox Church

Russia celebrates Easter amid geo-political tensions (VIDEO)

Russians have celebrated Easter throughout the country and in ex-pat communities throughout the world.
Easter is the most important holy day in Christianity and Russia’s renewed vibrant Orthodox Christian traditions are being embraced across generations.
Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church, welcomed worshippers including President Vladimir Putin to Easter liturgy at the Christ The Saviour Cathedral in Moscow.