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BBC Monitoring
Chief rabbi praises Putin, Russia's new religious
tolerance
Source: Russia TV, Moscow, in Russian 1100 gmt 7 Feb 02
[Presenter] Vladimir Putin received Russia's chief rabbi, Berl Lazar, in the Kremlin today. Lazar himself told journalists that during the meeting the president asked him about his recent tour of the country. The president inquired about the life of Jewish communities in Russia and their relations with fellow Jews abroad. The state of affairs at the Jewish centre in Moscow was discussed too.
Berl Lazar stressed that, in the opinion of religious leaders, Vladimir Putin is actively helping them.
[Lazar] We appreciate the fact that he has an open view of the future. I believe what we are seeing in all communities today, with both young and middle-aged people returning to the traditions that have almost been forgotten, is a sign of Russia having a sensible view on religion, culture and the upbringing of children.
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