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Kremlin Appeals to Russia’s Religious Conservatives ahead of Constitutional Vote

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Despite growing concerns over spread of the coronavirus, Russia is moving forward with plans to hold a national referendum in April on changes to its constitution. While the proposed amendments are widely seen as providing President Vladimir Putin a legal lifeline to extend his rule, the changes also would enshrine conservative values and religion into Russian life. From Moscow, Charles Maynes reports on the rise of Russian conservatism and its growing influence over national politics.

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