The Soviet Union's War on Christianity: Suppression, Survival & Resilience

Throughout its existence (1922–1991), the Soviet Union waged an aggressive campaign against Christianity, seeking to eliminate religious influence through repression, propaganda, and systemic persecution. Guided by Marxist-Leninist ideology, Soviet authorities viewed religion as an obstacle to socialism and targeted the Russian Orthodox Church, Catholics, and Protestants alike. Thousands of churches were closed or destroyed, clergy were imprisoned or executed, and believers faced relentless discrimination.

Yet, despite these efforts, Christianity endured. Underground churches, secret religious networks, and courageous believers kept the faith alive, demonstrating remarkable resilience. From Stalin’s brutal purges to Khrushchev’s renewed crackdowns and Gorbachev’s eventual reforms, the story of Soviet religious suppression is one of both oppression and survival.

This video explores the policies, strategies, and historical events that shaped the Soviet Union’s battle against Christianity. Understanding this history sheds light on religious freedom, ideological control, and the unbreakable spirit of faith in the face of persecution.

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