Russia's Orthodox Christians enjoying revival under Putin

Putin has embraced his faith, routinely appearing at Christmas and other religious services.

It is the height of the festive season for Orthodox Christians, and in Russia, there's a little more to celebrate.

25 years after the fall of the Soviet Union, the church is enjoying a renaissance under President Vladimir Putin.

Putin has embraced his faith, routinely appearing at Christmas and other religious services.

Analysts say he is using the Russian Orthodox Church to promote a so-called pivot to traditional values.

Al Jazeera’s Natasha Ghoneim reports from Moscow.

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