This document provides an in-depth analysis of the Russian citizenship process, the country's court system, and the rise of Russian nationalism. It also explores the role of the Russian Orthodox Church in daily life and politics. Written for a law course, this document is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Russian society.
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[...] Today, Russian nationalism is rising. It comes from several factors: the humiliation that followed the end of the Soviet Union, the conflicts with geographic neighbors, and the economic crisis. Various religions can be found in Russia, the main one being Russian Orthodox Church, also known as ROC, and formerly named the Moscow Patriarchate. It plays a huge part in Russia's identity. Overall, it has similarities with the Christian churches: its members believe in God, and in Jesus-Christ being his son. [...]
[...] The Russian Constitution was ratified in 1993. Since then, it is considered the supreme law of the land, and it prevails over anything else. Russia's court system is divided in three: constitutional (responsible for any cases related with the Constitution), ordinary (for civil and criminal cases) and commercial, arbitration (handling cases in the business sector). The Constitutional court of Russia is completely independent. Russia has a federal act, regulating citizenship of Russia. To get it, one has to live in the country (meaning they need to have a private invitation from a Russian citizen) and submit all administrative documentation. [...]
