Blogger Who Criticized Russian Orthodox Church Seeks Refuge in Estonia

Russian blogger Maxim Yefimov asked the Estonian authorities to grant him temporary political refuge. Earlier, a criminal case was opened against him for "inciting hatred and animosity against the clergy." In late July, Yefimov wrote in his LiveJournal blog that he has left Russia. The case against him was opened after he published his article, “Karelia Tired of Priests.” He wrote that anti-church moods were becoming stronger in Russian region Karelia’s capital due to the construction of Orthodox churches using budget funds.

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