Which religions are recognized as traditional in Russia?

Russia recognizes four major religions as traditional: Orthodox Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism.

Orthodox Christianity is the largest religion in Russia, with over 75% of the population identifying as Orthodox. It is the official religion of the Russian Orthodox Church, which is the largest Eastern Orthodox church in the world. The church has a long history in Russia and is deeply embedded in the country’s culture and history.

Islam is the second-largest religion in Russia, with over 10% of the population identifying as Muslim. The majority of Muslims in Russia are Sunni, although there is a small Shia minority. Russia has a long history of Islam, with the first Muslims arriving in the 8th century.

Judaism is the third-largest religion in Russia, with around 1.5% of the population identifying as Jewish. Judaism has a long history in Russia, with the first Jewish communities arriving in the 10th century.

Buddhism is the fourth-largest religion in Russia, with around 1% of the population identifying as Buddhist. Buddhism has been present in Russia since the 17th century, when it was brought to the country by Mongolian and Tibetan missionaries. Since then, it has become an important part of the Russian spiritual landscape.

Overall, these four religions have a long and deep history in Russia, and they are all officially recognized as traditional religions in the country.