Religion in Russia
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Orthodox Christianity is the major religion in Russia.[1] Approximately 15-20% of the total population practice Orthodox Christianity.[2][3] Islam is the second largest religion.[1] Approximately 10-15% of the total population are Muslim.[2][3] Majority of the Muslims live in the Volga-Urals region and the North Caucasus.[4] Moscow, St. Petersburg, and parts of Siberia also have large Muslim populations.[4] A little Jewish population is also present in the country.[1] Approximately 600,000 Jews live in Russia and form 0.4% of the total population.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Russia: Religion Federal Research Division, Library of Congress
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Russia CIA - The World Factbook
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Field Listing - Religions CIA - The World Factbook
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 International Religious Freedom Report 2007: Russia United States Department of State