I think historically and religion wise Russia (as many Eastern European countries) see Greece as their spiritual fathers through the Byzantine Empire. I could be wrong, but that's my impression
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I think historically and religion wise Russia (as many Eastern European countries) see Greece as their spiritual fathers through the Byzantine Empire. I could be wrong, but that's my impression
I often heard this version, it is possible that it is really so. Even our president visited Athos...