VOICED : Once a shrine to Lenin his birthplace city seeks a new identity

The video discusses the closure and destruction of Orthodox churches across the Soviet Union after the 1917 revolution, focusing on the region of Simbirsk. It highlights the communist regime's anti-religious campaign and the symbolic use of the city as a center of atheism. After the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991, religion began to re-emerge, with Father Alexis Church opening that year. Initially, authorities were unsure how to interact with priests, but communication improved over time. The video also addresses concerns about the growing relationship between the Orthodox Church and the authorities, noting the ironic presence of both a large Lenin museum and numerous churches in the birthplace of the Russian Revolution's leader.

What significant change occurred in Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991?

What concerns does the activist express about the relationship between the Orthodox Church and the authorities?