Putin spoke in favor of building new churches for all faiths

Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with members of the Public Chamber, said that the state is interested in the construction of new religious facilities. “This is where people get spiritual support. This is important for the state, we will support it,” he said.

Putin recalled that in “modern Russian times” as many mosques, temples and synagogues were built in the country as were never built in Soviet times. 8 thousand mosques alone appeared. “The process continues, and it will continue for all our traditional faiths,” Putin said.