Russian Life To-day

This impressionistic travel account presents firsthand observations of contemporary Russian social and religious life, ranging from vast geography and rural peasantry to urban worship, clergy, and monastic institutions. It examines the relationship between church and state, portraits of imperial authority and paternal government, and the traditions and ceremonies of Orthodox worship. The narrative includes descriptions of the steppes, ethnic and religious minorities, Jewish communities, and the experiences of foreign residents and British workers in Siberia. Interwoven throughout are reflections on pastoral work, Anglican congregations abroad, and the challenges and prospects facing Russian society.