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Russia’s New Required Religion Class for 4th Graders
This year Russia required fourth graders across the country to take a religion class. There are six choices: Orthodox Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, secular ethics or world religions.
In the Studio with Al RTV, Russia’s First Islamic TV Channel
The first Russian-language Islamic channel seeks to foster dialogue among Russia’s many Islamic ethnic groups and encourage “moderate” Islam.
In Turkey, President Barack Obama in 55 Layers of Pastry
Baked at the height of international euphoria about the Obama presidency, the “Baracklava” spends more time on its shelf at the back of the shop these days. It usually only comes out for American tourists.
Russian Orthodox Church Stakes Out Territory on Social Issues
Church officials says the growth of piety is natural following the collapse of Communism 20 years ago, but Russians, clergy and people alike, are still figuring out what role the church should play.
Slideshow: Russia Remains Divided on The Pussy Riot Case
The performance, and subsequent jail sentence, of the feminist art collective members has opened a deep and divisive debate on relations between church and state in Russia.
Russia Boots USAID in a Big Blow to Obama’s ‘Reset’ Policy
President Obama’s “reset” policy with Russia took a blow this week as the USAID was told to pack its bags and leave the country by October 1, 2012.
Greece Turns Back on Religious Minorities
Greeks are fond of reminding visitors that their country is the birthplace of democracy, but some of its religious minorities say that the country is not very friendly or tolerant.
The Blossoms of Revolution: A Musical for Syria’s Refugee Children in Turkey
In the Yayladağı One refugee camp, residents organized a musical ensemble for the children living there.
How Sufi Music Helps Patients in Turkey
Sufi music is being used in Turkish hospitals to calm patients. Reporter Matthew Brunwasser tells us that studies suggest that using music can cut stress quite significantly.
Turkish Border Town Struggling in Face of Ongoing Syria Crisis
Just a year ago, trade between Turkey and Syria was booming. Gaziantep in southern Turkey is known as one of the “Anatolian Tigers” for its dramatic economic growth, driven by industry and border trade. But the boomtown has been hit hard by the crisis next door. From Gaziantep, Matthew Brunwasser reports.
Syria Crisis: Activists Trying to Send Aid Into Syria From Turkey
International activists want to help Syrians by sending in caravans of humanitarian aid through Turkey and Jordan. It’s unlikely the food and medicine will reach their destination, but they hope their efforts will boost morale inside the besieged country.
Escaping Violence in Syria Now Threatened by Landmines Near Border
After forcing most of the rebel fighters out of Homs, the Syrian army is now focusing on the northern city of Idlib. Many civilians are fleeing to Turkey. Matthew Brunwasser caught up with some of them in a Turkish bordertown.
Preserving the Cold War in Sunny California
We are looking for a museum of Cold War history that has a collection of everything from East German blueprints to Soviet artwork.
In Turkey’s Last Armenian Village, a Place to Get Away From it All
For the Geo Quiz we are looking for a province in southern Turkey about the size of Delaware. The province used to be part of Syria once, but was ceded to Turkey in 1939. It is an ethically diverse province and even includes a village with a 100 percent ethnic Armenian population. Can you name it?
Esma Redzepova, the Queen of Gypsy Music
Esma Redzepova, famous around the world as “Queen of Gypsy Music” for her voice and humanitarian work, adds “politician” to her resume.
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