Russian Edict of Tolerance of 1905

In addition to strengthening the foundations of the faith tolerance or via the mounting of the principles of faith tolerance ( Russian Указ Об Укреплении Начал Веротерпимости , scientific. Transliteration of the decree Whether Ukreplenii Načal Veroterpimosti ) is an April 17, 1905 by Emperor Nicholas II. In the course of the reforms after the January Revolution of enacted ukas , in which all adults were allowed the free choice of religion . The Russian Orthodox faith could also be exchanged for another denomination. This edict of tolerance made iteasierfor religious minorities in Russia to practice their religion freely .

literature

• Kimmo Käärriäinen: The Russian Orthodox Church and its relationship to other denominations. BIOst report No. 41/1995.

Web links

Wikisource: On Consolidating the Basics of Faith Tolerance  - Sources and Full Texts (Russian)

• Exhibition "The Secret of Ancient Faith" opened at the History Museum in Moscow
• Edict of Tolerance of 1905
• Irina Budkina: Religious freedom since 1905 - any progress in Russia? - English
• Regarding Confirmation of the Rule of Tolerance of Religion - English