In Samara, the church complex was transferred to the ownership of the Evangelical Lutheran community

On July 20, 2010 it became known that in Samara the complex The church was transferred to the ownership of the Evangelical Lutheran community of the city. Relevant The order was signed by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

In turn, Rosokhrankultura received an order "to ensure in accordance with the established procedure, control over compliance with the conditions for the use of church complex".

The government stressed that for the first time in practice transfer of religious property to religious organizations, the former ecclesiastical property is transferred not to the ownership of the ROC.   Sources

• The Lutherans of Samara were transferred to the ownership of the church // Interfax-religion. 2010. July 20.