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202462 minPGdocumentary

Ministry

202462 minPGdocumentary

Kazakhstan's Orthodox Church engages in interfaith dialogue and charitable work while reflecting on its historical repression and support for exiles.

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Kazakhstan's Orthodox Church engages in interfaith dialogue and charitable work while reflecting on its historical repression and support for exiles.

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Andrey Andreevdirector

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Kazakhstan's Orthodox Church engages in spiritual, educational, and charitable work across the country. The film addresses the Church's interfaith dialogue and its relationship with the state. It also discusses the political repression experienced in the twentieth century and the support provided to those in exile and camps. Interviews with clergy, public figures, and citizens are paired with scenes of Kazakhstan's historical sites and natural beauty.

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