A representative of the Saransk diocese proposed including a clause on religion in the questionnaire for migrants

November 25, 2011 Secretary of the Saransk diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church MP Archpriest Viktor Khokhlov during a meeting of the Public Advisory Council under the Office of the Federal Migration Service for the Republic of Mordovia proposed include an item on religious affiliation in the questionnaire for migrants.

In addition, according to the priest, foreigners coming to Russia must inform “about the religious traditions of the citizens of the Russian Federation, in order to help arrivals to quickly adapt to their host country and to form in them a respectful attitude towards the Orthodox faith . Sources

• The Saransk diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church MP proposes to introduce a clause on the religious affiliation of visitors to the questionnaires for foreign migrants // Portal-Credo.ru. 2011. November 28.