RUSSIA, Khakasia, Abakan; Small yet well-attended Orthodox church. The congregation here are loyal to charismatic Father Alexander, a former school teacher, who deals with their problems; problems the State authorities ignore (or, in some cases, cause). J | Editorial picture agency Felix Features

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Kittens sit on steps outside a Russian Orthodox church in Abakan.

Kittens sit on steps outside a Russian Orthodox church in Abakan.

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