Franco-British Perspective on Russia's Spiritual Legacy and Revolutionary Symbols

In this episode of Russian Ark, hosts Andrey Afanasyev and Anzhelika Koretkina are joined by Baptiste Quétier, owner of a French language school, and British musician Marcus Godwin, who share their unique perspectives on Russia's spiritual and cultural heritage. Despite his professional background, Baptiste has deeply immersed himself in studying Russian spirituality and recounts his transformative pilgrimage to Vyatka, describing Russia as "Europe's last free Christian stronghold." Marcus reflects on his 22-year journey in Russia - from his first visits during the Soviet era to his conversion to Orthodoxy.

The discussion centers on the enigmatic symbolism of Lenin's Mausoleum, drawing fascinating parallels between revolutionary France, the Soviet era, and ancient Mesopotamia. Andrey Afanasyev presents his new documentary revealing a startling fact: Napoleon's tomb and Lenin's mausoleum were built from the same rare stone - raspberry quartzite from Karelia.

Why do these symbols of revolutionary past still occupy central places in our cities? Could this be part of a hidden war against Christian civilization? Don't miss this profound and thought-provoking conversation in the new episode of Russian Ark, where we explore history, faith, and the forces that continue to shape our world.

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Russian Ark - English-language project of the SPAS TV channel, released online on world and Russian platforms

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