Russia’s Religion Law: Assessments and Implications (open access)

Russia’s Religion Law: Assessments and Implications

This short report provides an overview and assessment of the Russian religion law. On September 26, 1997, Russian President Boris Yeltsin signed the religion bill into law, and implementing regulations were promulgated in early 1998. The Administration and Congress have raised concerns that the law may restrict religion and have urged Russia to uphold its international commitments to religious freedom.
Date: May 29, 1998
Creator: Nichol, Jim
System: The UNT Digital Library