Russian Orthodox Church as an institution of socialization

Authors
  • Nikolenko A.A.

    Vladivostok State University Economics and Service
    Russia. Vladivostok

  • Batishcheva M.N.

    Vladivostok State University Economics and Service
    Russia. Vladivostok

Abstract

In the article addresses the issue of religion as an institution of socialization in society. Discussed retrospective transformation of the role of the Russian Orthodox Church in of public life at the present stage.Analyzed the proportion of believers and living according to Christian, Orthodox canons in the Russian Federation.

Keywords: religion, socialization, social institution, the Russian Federation, the Russian Orthodox Church, the Russian Orthodox Church and society.