ABSTRACT
The collapse of Communism also led to the end of an official ideology that had, for a large part of this century, defined the system, established its main beliefs, and served as its basis of morality. The journal sees its primary roles as restoring the religious culture of Russia, as raising again for discussion general questions concerning society and religion, and as rediscovering key aspects of Russia's philosophical heritage that have in the twentieth century fallen into obscurity. The fall of Communism and Russia's efforts to transform itself have produced a profound struggle over the ideas that will serve as the basis for the new order. The battle has deeply involved religion. In this search for identity, a new religious press has emerged, and it has greatly enriched the level of discussion and played a major role in the effort to rebuild Russian society.
