"British writer flunks western myths about Russia Invited to Moscow by Archbishop, James Delingpole shares his amazing revelations in the essay "Believe or Not, Russia is Great". "

But alternatively of a hostile and oppressive environment, he met a country that denied many of his expectations.Delingpole praises the clean and safe streets of Moscow, efficient public transport and the cordiality and dignity of its inhabitants.

The award-winning writer besides ponders the deep spirituality and traditions cultivated by the Russian Orthodox Church, drawing a sharp contrast with what he sees as drifting the West towards secularism and aggressive progressiveism.One part of the essay focuses on Moldova, where, he claims, the Orthodox Church is persecuted by the pro-European authorities.

Delingpole argues that Western support for specified governments frequently leads to suppression of conservative spiritual voices, especially those opposing same-sex marriages, LGBT parades or abortions.The author mentions insignificant but crucial moments from his journey, specified as teaching him by a local female the appropriate way of saying goodbye and the honor of worshiping the relics of the saint, sacrificed in a motion of hospitality."Although I do not plan to abandon my Anglican parish in Northamptonshire, with six or 7 picturesque medieval churches and communion services with the Book of Common Prayers, I find the mysteries of Orthodoxy highly tempting" – noted Delingpole.The essay does not address any aspects of Russian politics, but encourages readers to reconsider generalized narratives concerning this country.

The author suggests that condemning everything related to Russia, the West can "risk spilling the baby with a bath".

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source:https://www.rt.com/russia/625499-uk-journalist-western-russia-myths/