A group of Russian Orthodox Americans was in Moscow this past week to learn traditional Orthodox singing from Russian experts. The organizers say they are motivated by the need to strengthen the friendship between the Russian and American peoples in this time of political tensions, but the Russian Orthodox Church is also connected to the Kremlin’s anti-western agenda.
As a group of 35 amateur singers in Russia for their first time practiced the Slavonic tradition, choirmaster Vladimir Gorbik said they were connected by religion but weren’t concerned with political issues.
“We have nothing to do with politics. We are to …read more
Source: Voice of America
